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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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Exhibitions

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

Past
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Exhibition
The Royal Academy Platinum Jubilee Gift

A special display of works presented to Queen Elizabeth II.

Past
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Exhibition
Japan: Courts and Culture

An exhibition on arts and relations that have flowed between Japan and the British Royal Families

An over half-length seated portrait, facing the front, wearing a blue suit over a blue jumper and white shirt with a tie. Seated in a wooden armchair, his right hand clasping his left arm. In the background on a shelf is a porcelain figure of Moses, holdi
Past
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Exhibition
Seven Portraits: Surviving the Holocaust

Portraits commissioned by HRH The Prince of Wales to pay tribute to seven remarkable Holocaust survivors

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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

Portrait of Queen Victoria's cousin, Princess Victoire.
Case study
A Royal Revelation – Portraits from Buckingham Palace
Case study
Folding Screen Paintings
conservator working on gilt timber frame of throne
Case study
Conservation of Queen Victoria's Throne
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Case study
A Hidden Musical Surprise
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Collection Stories

Delve into the stories behind the Royal Collection

A gold crown set diamonds, rubies, amethysts and sapphires. It has a purple velvet cap.
Trail
The Crown Jewels: Coronation Regalia

Everything you need to know about the famous collection.

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II wearing coronation robes and holding Coronation Regalia.
Trail
Coronations: An ancient ceremony

The ultimate guide to coronations past and present.

Painting of woman with a large lace collar and wide skirt
Trail
A king and queen reunited

See behind the scenes as paintings are moved at Windsor Castle.
Trail
LGBTQ+ Art and Artists

A look at diverse forms of love and desire through works in the Royal Collection

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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

Windsor Castle An Illustrated History cover
Publication
Windsor Castle

An Illustrated History
Publication
Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden

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

Cover for Royal teas
Publication
Royal Teas

Seasonal Recipes from Buckingham Palace

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Projects and Resources

Uncover some of our historically significant documents
Prince Albert

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

A map of the Allied and French encampments and marches along the Rhine between 27 April and 27 July 1710. War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14). Oriented with north to top. The map covers an area extending along the Rhine from Ketsch (49°22'04
Military Maps

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

Close up of the spines of volumes
Georgian Papers

Historic manuscripts relating to the Georgian monarchy
The Lost Collection

Explore Charles I's lost art collection, one of the greatest ever assembled

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

In this well-known picture Queen Victoria is skilfully depicted as both sovereign and mother. The scene is one of domestic harmony, peace and happiness, albeit with many allusions to royal status: grandeur in the form of jewels and furniture, tradition (t
Collectors

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

Discover places associated with the Royal Collection

Painting being moved by art handlers
Loans

Current loans to exhibitions from the Royal Collection
About

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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.