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The Royal Collection

The Royal Collection is one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, and one of the last great European royal collections to remain intact. Read more.

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Collection Stories

Delve into the stories behind the Royal Collection

Collection story

Masterpiece Paintings at Windsor Castle

Explore the paintings at Windsor Castle, featuring masterpieces from the Renaissance, Tudor and Stuart periods.

Collection story

Who were the Edwardians?

The royal figures that shaped the era

Collection story

Henry, Prince of Wales's Armour: A Masterpiece of Greenwich

Step back in time and witness the pinnacle of 17th-century armour-making.

Collection story

Retouching in Portrait Photography

Find out how photographers use retouching to enhance their final image.

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Conservation

Maintaining our incredible collection is a massive undertaking – see behind the scenes and learn about the processes involved with these Conservation Case Studies

Case study

Conserving Edward VII's favourite paintings: Nanna and Bianca

Discover the enduring allure of these two remarkable paintings by Frederic Leighton.

Case study

Handwritten by Mozart: conserving a rare 18th-century musical treasure

Learn about some of the delicate repairs undertaken on this original manuscript by Mozart.

Case study

Conserving a Delicate Renaissance Drawing

See how paper conservators remove centuries of dirt to uncover a beautiful drawing of a candelabrum.

Case study

King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra’s 1902 Coronation

Conserving a golden dress and gilded thrones.

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Exhibitions

Our exhibitions past and present can be explored digitally with exclusive online content

Exhibition

Drawing the Italian Renaissance

Discover drawings by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian.

Exhibition

Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

An exhibition exploring the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day.

Exhibition

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance

Explore the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age.

Past Exhibition
Exhibition

Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians

Discover Georgian fashion and style, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court.

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Learn More

Find out more about the history of the Royal Collection and where you can see it

Collectors

The Collection reflects the tastes of the Royal Family over 400 years

Near You

Discover places associated with the Royal Collection

Loans

Current loans to exhibitions from the Royal Collection

About

Learn more about the Royal Collection and its works

Projects and Resources

Uncover some of our historically significant documents

Prince Albert

Photographs, prints and private and official papers relating to Prince Albert

Military Maps

A digital catalogue of King George III's collection of military maps

Royal Archives

Historic documents relating to the history of the British Monarchy over the last 300 years.

Publications

The Royal Collection publishes a wide range of books, including exhibition catalogues and illustrated royal histories

Publication

The Queen: 70 Glorious Years

The official Platinum Jubilee souvenir

Publication

Windsor Castle

An illustrated history of Windsor Castle, home to royalty and a thousand years of royal history

Publication

Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden

A year in the life of the royal gardens at Buckingham Palace

Publication

Royal Teas

There is no more quintessentially British tradition than afternoon tea.

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Official Royal Residences

The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.