photograph of current display in the Grand Vestibule

Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World

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

South Asia

      Tipu, Sultan of Mysore

      Military officials presented objects from Tipu Sultan's collection to the British royal family

      The Prince of Wales's Tour of the Indian Subcontinent, 1875-76

      Albert Edward exchanged gifts with each of the 90 rulers he met

      Recent Exchanges

      Gifts exchanged during the current reign

      Presentation Swords and Other Weapons

      Dazzling weapons for important occasions

      Queen Victoria's Reign

      A Sovereign fascinated by South Asia

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