The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world

Regions

There are over 13,000 works of art from beyond Europe in the Royal Collection, comprising objects from almost every country in the world.

Silverwork, pottery and vibrant depictions of local flora and fauna

Local materials such as coconut fibre, shark tooth and mother-of-pearl have long been used for official gifts

Highlights include the first diplomatic gifts sent from China to Britain, and a stunning array of Indonesian daggers

South Asian works of art form the largest non-European group in the Royal Collection, numbering over 2700 objects

Queen Victoria’s Persian tiara, and a dazzling array of presentation swords

Expressions of chiefly status - from stools and crowns to gold regalia

First Nations, Inuit & Native American items – as well as official gifts from Presidents of the United States