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Queen Victoria's Palace

Queen Victoria's Palace: Buckingham Palace

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Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace in 1837, aged 18. She would turn an unloved royal residence into the centre of the social, cultural and official life of the country. This summer's Buckingham Palace Summer Opening exhibition will explore how Victoria made Buckingham Palace what it remains today – the headquarters of the Monarchy, a rallying point for national celebrations and a family home.

Selected items from the exhibition:

Thomas Sully (1783-1872)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

Order of the Bath star. Eight-pointed diamond set silver star with flaming rays overlaid with eight-pointed cross of yellow diamonds in gold; the centre has three gold crowns on diamonds, encircled by motto TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO of diamonds on red enamel, su

Order of the Bath

Louis Haghe (1806-85)

The Ballroom, Buckingham Palace, 17 June 1856

Eugene-Louis Lami (1800-90)

The Grand Staircase at Buckingham Palace, 5 July 1848

Eugene-Louis Lami (1800-90)

Queen Victoria's Costume for the Stuart Ball

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