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Up close: Commonwealth pincushion

tartan pincushion decorated with pin badges
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  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Included in Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass.
  • Adults

    Commonwealth Day - 14 March 2022 - is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.

    During the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, 1986, The Queen was presented with a tartan pincushion, adorned with pin badges from participating countries. Join us on Commonwealth Day to explore the symbols of several of these nations, and hear a little of the history of the Commonwealth.


    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.