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Activities full of historical facts, insights and fun learning opportunities

We have a range of interactive games, resources and craft activities to support curriculum topics and inspire imaginations.

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School Resources for the Coronation, 2023

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony will see His Majesty The King crowned alongside Her Majesty The Queen Consort. To help your school celebrate this important moment in history, a number of linked resources and activities have been created for you.

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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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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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Small group of children with teacher looking closely at a painting on gallery wall
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Decoding art

Discover how artists use hidden clues and symbols to tell stories without words.

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A girl leaning over paper and drawing with a pencil
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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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A girl smiling with a pot of colouring in pencils in front of her
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Create your own art

Unleash your creativity with these fun interactives, activity sheets and downloadable resources.

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Windsor Castle Round Tower
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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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Head and shoulders portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots wearing white veil
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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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Illustration of Palace wardens
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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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Nursery class in the Physic Garden looking at herbs
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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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Official Royal Residences

The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.