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LECTURE / TALK

Curator’s introduction to The Edwardians: Age of Elegance

with exhibition curator Kathryn Jones

Portait of King Edward VII
  • Next event: 28 Apr 2025
    1 upcoming event
  • 13:00 - 14:00
  • £8.00
  • Adults

    To book this lecture, please first click the 'Book Now' button below to purchase a ticket for the exhibition, The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, select your Gallery admission time before 12:30pm and remember to add on the lecture during checkout.

    Join exhibition curator Kathryn Jones for this introduction to our current exhibition, The Edwardians: Age of Elegance at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

    During this lecture, Kathryn will explore the lives and tastes of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary – from their family lives and personal collecting to their glittering social circles and spectacular royal events. 

    The discussion will focus on some of the highlights of the exhibition including paintings, jewellery and Fabergé. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to ask Kathryn questions about the exhibition.

    If you are not able to attend this event in person, please note that it will be repeated as an online event on Tuesday 15 July. Tickets for this online event are available to book below:

    ONLINE LECTURE
    Curator’s introduction to The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
    with exhibition curator Kathryn Jones1 upcoming event
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    The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
    Explore the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age.

    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.