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Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession

The Queen's Accession
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Buckingham Palace

  • Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Friday, 22 Jul 2022 - Thursday, 8 Sep 2022)

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Sensational ★★★★

The Daily Telegraph

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Sunday Times

In celebration of The Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee in 2022, The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will feature a display looking at The Queen's Accession to the throne in February 1952.

On display will be examples from the remarkable series of portraits taken by Dorothy Wilding, that formed the basis of The Queen's image on stamps and in British embassies across the world until 1971. Also featured will be The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, which was a wedding gift to Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, later Queen Mary, on the occasion of her marriage to the future King George V in 1893. The diamond tiara was made by E. Wolff & Co for R & S. Garrard in a scrolled and pierced foliate form. Queen Mary gave the tiara to her granddaughter, Princess Elizabeth, as a wedding present on the occasion of her marriage to Prince Philip on 20 November 1947.

The Diamond Diadem | RCIN 31702 ©

Explore the Exhibition

Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976)

HM Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926)

Attributed to Bolin [St Petersburg]

Vladimir tiara

Rundell Bridge & Rundell

The Diamond Diadem

Shop the Exhibition

An exclusive and iconic collection of souvenir products to commemorate The Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee. See the full range.

Teacup and Saucer

In fine bone china, inspired by the purple Robe of Estate worn by The Queen

Silver Spoons

Souvenir pewter spoons featuring the Coronation regalia: crown, throne, orb and sceptre

Crown Decoration

A wonderful keepsake for Christmas trees and other displays

Luxury Biscuit Tin

Royal-themed lemon biscuits created exclusively by award-winning retailer Biscuiteers

Map & directions

Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AA
By train

London Victoria or London Charing Cross.  Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.

By underground

Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Park and Hyde Park Corner.  For further information visit the Transport for London website.

By coach / bus

Bus numbers 11, 211, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road.  Victoria Coach Station is a 10-minute walk from the Palace.