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Activities full of historical facts, insights and fun learning opportunities
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Art techniques
Learn about composition, perspective and more with fun interactives and the help of artists across the centuries.
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Royal Photography Resources
A large collection of resources to support elementary studies in photography and portraiture. Suitable for KS2 / KS3
These resources have been collated to supplement a study of / visit to the exhibition 'Royal Portraits; A Century of Photography' which explores the evolution of royal portrait photography from Beaton in the 1920s to photographers such as Leibovitz in the present day. Examining the relationship between the sitter and the photographer, as well as the change in status of both the photographer and photography itself, the display will feature over 150 stunning portraits of the Royal Family.
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Science and art with Leonardo da Vinci
From anatomical drawings to botanical illustrations, maps to mechanical engineering plans, pictographs to artistic sketches and so much more, Leonardo’s drawings give us a glimpse into his endlessly enquiring mind.
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Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria is associated with Britain's great age of industrial expansion, economic progress and, especially, empire. At her death, it was said, Britain had a worldwide empire on which the sun never set. This page highlights the varied opportunities to explore more about Queen Victoria and her life through the Royal Collection’s objects, paintings, drawings, photographs and works of art.
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Decoding art
Discover how artists use hidden clues and symbols to tell stories without words.
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A Focus on the life of Queen Elizabeth II
In 1936 Princess Elizabeth’s life changed dramatically when her father acceded to the throne as King George VI and she became first in line to the throne. In 1937 Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret attended their parents’ Coronation in Westminster Abbey.
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Curating Histories: Exploring Art and Empire through the Royal Collection
This online lesson resource is ideal for teachers exploring the topic of Empire in the classroom. It includes a comprehensive lesson plan, engaging video content, a student timeline resource, and source analysis prompt cards. Designed with flexibility in mind, you can follow the step-by-step guide or adapt materials and linked video footage to suit your own lesson planning needs.
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Create your own art
Unleash your creativity with these fun interactives, activity sheets and downloadable resources.
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All about castles
From information about Windsor Castle and the people who lived there, to fun games and activities, take a look at the resources highlighted in this section.
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Mary Queen of Scots
Discover some of the people, places and events associated with the life of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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Royal Residences
Explore the history, traditions and grand spaces of the monarch’s official residences: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse Junior Warden Challenge
Travel through history with our Wardens, 'Holly' and 'Rudy', and find out about some of the famous royal residents linked to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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The Physic Garden
Resource to support the exploration of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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School Resources for the Coronation, 2023
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony saw His Majesty The King crowned alongside Her Majesty The Queen Consort. To help your school commemorate this important moment in history, a number of linked resources and activities have been created for you.
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The Power of the Portrait
This resource set takes inspiration from 10 portraits commissioned by His Majesty The King to celebrate Windrush Day in 2023. These resources have been created by Royal Collection Trust and The Royal Drawing School. Use these resources to discover what a portrait is, how to look at them, and how to create a portrait of your own.
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