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Learning how to draw and paint has formed a key part of the education of royal children. Many of the works created by the children of George III and Queen Charlotte, and of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, were presented as gifts for their parents at Christmas or birthdays.  This tradition continues to the present day.

Rupert, Prince Palatine of the Rhine, 3rd son of Friedrich V, Elector Palatine of the Rhine & King of Bohemia (1619-82)

The Great Executioner

John Evelyn (1620-1706)

Sculptura, or, The history and art of chalcography and engraving in copper : with an ample enumeration of the most renowned masters, and their works.

George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

A ruined Corinthian temple in a landscape

George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Syon House
A pen and ink and wash drawing showing a Corinthian temple with a triangular pediment, projecting portico and four columns. The drawing is numbered 30 in the upper right corner and a scale is shown in pencil at the bottom of the sheet.This drawing pr
George III's Architectural Designs
A bodycolour painting showing a view of Windsor town and castle. Cattle are shown grazing in the foreground, with the River Thames to the left and the town and castle behind. Inscribed on verso: His Royal Highness Prince Ernest Augustus. December 8.th 178
George III's children

Queen Charlotte of Württemberg, consort of Friedrich I, King of Württemberg, 1st daughter of George III, King of the United Kingdom (1766-1828)

Pair of flower vases

Queen Charlotte of Württemberg, consort of Friedrich I, King of Württemberg, 1st daughter of George III, King of the United Kingdom (1766-1828)

Flower arrangement in a vase

English

Princess Elizabeth's fan
A silhouette showing a cherub holding a flag. The cherub is shown full-length and holding the flag high over his head.This silhouette was presented to Lady Dorothea Banks, wife of the naturalist and friend of the royal family Sir Joseph Banks, by Princess
Paper cut-outs
A drawing of the head and shoulders of an elderly man, his head turned in profile to the right, and his body three quarters to the right. He has thick curly hair, and a heavy neck and jaw. Early in his career Leonardo fixed on two standard male types, wh
Leonardo

Princess Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg, consort of Friedrich VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg, 3rd daughter of George III, King of the United Kingdom (1770-1840)

Flower piece with bird's nest
A watercolour showing studies of trees, landscapes and colour trials, possibly executed under the tutelage of WL Leitch. Two landscapes are shown at the bottom of the sheet, the study to the right shows a seascape at sunset and the study to the left shows
Practice Sheets
A watercolour showing a young girl filling a pitcher with water from a spring. She is shown full-length, facing forward and leaning on a rock. She is holding a small wild flower in one hand. Princess Victoria, later Queen Victoria, received her first draw
A young girl filling a pitcher from the spring
A watercolour view of Glengairn
Highland landscapes
A pen sketch with annotation, preparatory to a watercolour of a highland mountain view (HRH 2006.05)
Two preparatory sketches

Prince Albert, Prince Consort

The garden of the Rosenau

Prince Albert, Prince Consort

A battle scene
A watercolour showing two studies of a soldier smoking a pipe. The soldier is shown full-length and from behind in both studies. He is standing with a pipe in one hand and a tankard in the other. Inscribed to the upper right of both studies: An artillery
King Edward VII sketchbooks

Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Bertie

Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

The Children in the Pleasure Garden at Osborne

Empress Friedrich, consort of Friedrich III, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia, 1st daughter of Queen Victoria (1840-1901)

The Princess Royal's fan
A watercolour showing the first meeting of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet is shown standing in the centre, full-length and facing right, beneath an arch. Romeo is standing in front of her, reaching out to take her hand. His hat is falling off and he h
Victoria, Princess Royal

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, wife of John, 9th Duke of Argyll, 4th daughter of Queen Victoria (1848-1939)

Queen Victoria

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, wife of John, 9th Duke of Argyll, 4th daughter of Queen Victoria (1848-1939)

Prince Arthur (1850-1942)

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, wife of John, 9th Duke of Argyll, 4th daughter of Queen Victoria (1848-1939)

Alt Dourie Cottage
A watercolour showing a view of a female figure standing in a Highland landscape. The figure, probably Queen Victoria, is shown full-length and from behind. She is wearing black mourning dress with a hat and veil, and is standing next to a tall ridge
Queen Alexandra
A watercolour view of Balmoral Castle
Prince of Wales architectural works
A watercolour view of Beinn a Bhuird from Ballochbuie, Deeside
Balmoral Estate

HRH The Prince of Wales (b. 1948)

Lochnagar from the Gelder Cottage
A watercolour view of a summer landscape in Greece
The Prince of Wales on holiday

HRH The Prince of Wales (b. 1948)

Island of Skorpios, Greece

HRH The Prince of Wales (b. 1948)

Monastery building at Vatopaida, Mount Athos, Greece

HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (b. 1921)

HM The Queen Reading in the Private Dining Room, Windsor

HM Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926)

The Circus
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