Their history, form and function

Osborne House

Royal group photograph taken at Osborne House, August 1898 ©
Osborne House on the Isle of Wight was a summer retreat built for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert between 1845 and 1851, designed by Albert himself with the architect Thomas Cubitt in the style of an Italian palazzo. Albert’s involvement also extended to the grounds and surrounding land and farms which totalled 1727 acres (294 hectares).
Discover the stories behind the Osborne House's gardens in the Royal Collection by clicking on the items below.
Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73)
Queen Victoria with Prince Arthur
William Leighton Leitch (1804-83)
Osborne House from below the terrace
Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
The Children in the Pleasure Garden at Osborne
William Leighton Leitch (1804-83)