Royal Collection Trust - Where to see 100s of royal objects this weekend

 

APRIL 2022

NEW EXHIBITIONS NOW OPEN

This month our newsletter is packed with new things for you to see and do. Starting off with our exhibition which opened just this morning in London. Japan: Courts and Culture is on display in London until early 2023. Watch the trailer above.  Recently we've also opened another two exhibitions in Edinburgh, finished renovation work in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle, and have plenty of activities to get involved in regardless of whether you're just around the corner or further afield. Don't forget we also have family activities at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Easter holidays. So what are you waiting for? Dive in and explore this bumper spring issue! BROWSE THE WEBSITE

London and Windsor

Japan exhibition opens today The Queen's Gallery, London until 26 February 2023 The Royal Collection contains some of the finest examples of Japanese art in the western world, representing centuries of cultural exchange between the Japanese and British courts and significant for the exceptional craftsmanship of the objects. BOOK NOW

Ask Me Anything (about the Japan exhibition) 11am, 13 April Ask Rachel, the curator of our Japan exhibition anything you want to know about the display in our live Q&A event on Instagram. Send in your questions in advance and watch on the day to hear the answers. Follow us on Instagram. SUBMIT A QUESTION

VISIT Buckingham Palace Garden Highlights Buckingham Palace 25 July - 2 October Combine your visit to the State Rooms with a guided tour of the Palace gardens, including the beautiful Herbaceous Border, the huge Waterloo Vase and the Rose Garden on our Garden Highlights Tour. FIND OUT MORE

VISIT New things to see and do at Windsor Castle Windsor Castle A visit to Windsor Castle includes the main State Apartments that are used today by The Queen for ceremonial occasions including the Waterloo Chamber with its stunning ceiling. Make time to join in our craft activities and interactive workshops over the Easter holidays for the family. FIND OUT MORE

Object Spotlight

COLLECTION Princess Mary, Duchess of York The photograph was taken in 1895 by Mary Steen, who was Denmark’s first female court photographer. Shown here is the Duchess of York (the future Queen Mary) seated at a table in York House, London. The room is bathed in sunlight, illuminating the various framed photographs and vases of flowers on her desk. SEE MORE OF STEEN'S PHOTOS

Edinburgh

EXHIBITION New exhibition opens in Edinburgh The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh until 25 September Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace opened a few weeks ago in Edinburgh. As well as seeing well-known artists’ work hanging on the walls join our range of activities to explore the exhibition in more depth.  EXPLORE THE EXHIBITION