Royal Collection Trust - April news from the Royal residences

 

April news from the Royal residences

In our April edition you can... discover the exciting events related to our forthcoming exhibition Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians learn about historic coronations have a go at baking hot cross buns following a recipe created by the Royal Chef. And if you’re looking for ways to entertain the little ones this Easter check out our events for children and families.

CREATIVE COURSE Embroidery class inspired by the Darnley jewel Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Selected dates in May In collaboration with the Royal School of Needlework, join us for a one-day exclusive hand embroidery class inspired by the Darnley jewel, thought to have been commissioned by the parents of Mary, Queen of Scots’ second husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley. This course is suitable for all levels of skill from beginner to advanced and your ticket includes all equipment needed for the project. BOOK YOUR PLACE

Coronations: An ancient ceremony With just a month to go before the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, learn more about the ancient traditions of a coronation ceremony. Did you know the English ceremony has remained essentially the same for 1,000 years? READ THE ARTICLE

Events at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace We’re getting ready to open our new exhibition Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians later this month. Take a look at our range of exciting events coming up... LECTURE/TALK Curator's introduction to the exhibition LECTURE/TALK Alice Loxton - In Conversation CREATIVE COURSE How Georgian fashion was made MORE EVENTS

ACTIVITY Royal recipe: Hot cross buns It’s believed that hot cross buns have their origin in medieval St Albans, where the monks at the town’s abbey would distribute the buns to the poor on Good Friday. This Easter make your own with our easy-to-follow recipe. Packed with juicy sultanas and flavoured with warming spices, they make the perfect teatime treat. TRY THE RECIPE

TRAIL Fabergé in the Royal Collection Almost all the Fabergé pieces in the Royal Collection were acquired as gifts, exchanged by the Russian, Danish and British royal families. Some of the most famous objects are the three Imperial Easter Eggs – the Basket of Flowers Egg, the Colonnade Egg Clock and the Mosaic Egg - purchased by King George V and Queen Mary. EXPLORE THE FABERGÉ TRAIL

VISIT  Top things to see at Windsor Castle To help you enjoy the ultimate royal experience at the historic home of the British monarchy we’ve put together our top tips for visiting Windsor Castle to make the most of your time with us. CHECK THE LIST