Royal Collection Trust - Christmas at the royal residences

 

Christmas is coming... The Palace of Holyroodhouse and Windsor Castle will shine bright this Christmas season. Visit the royal residences when they are transformed with sparkling trees and festive décor. Enjoy an array of holiday activities for adults and children at these royal residences decked out in their Christmas finest. Opening 23 November 2023 CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH Opening 30 November 2023 CHRISTMAS IN WINDSOR

Buckingham Palace tours Enjoy exclusive access to the magnificent State Rooms this winter. Marvel at gilded ceilings, glittering chandeliers and the Royal Collection's treasures on this special guided tour.  Selected dates from 10 November 2023 - 25 February 2024 PLAN A VISIT New exhibition coming soon Don't forget our major new exhibition showcasing Holbein's talents opens very soon. Places for our lunchtime lecture about Holbein and Italian Renaissance Art are filling up, so book soon if you want a spot. Holbein at the Tudor Court The Queen's Gallery, London 10 November 2023 - 14 April 2024 VISIT THE EXHIBITION

State Banquets State banquets are captivating spectacles hosted at one of the royal residences during State Visits. These grand dinners are not just about magnificent food and sparkling chandeliers; they are a glimpse into a fascinating world of diplomacy and tradition. LEARN MORE See what was discovered during conservation Conservators made a surprising discovery while working on Isack van Ostade's painting from 1643. Overpainting added in 1903 suggests the painting had been altered to avoid offending Edwardian sensibilities.  FIND OUT MORE

Digital events

28 Nov Renaissance Jewels of Scotland Book now 5  Dec  A Royal Christmas Feast Book now

Make your Christmas cake  Bake the Royal Chef's Christmas fruit cake. This rich, matured cake improves over time. Make it now and 'feed' it brandy so it's perfectly moist by Christmas. Use the royal kitchen's special recipe to create a holiday treat fit for royalty! TRY THE RECIPE Our Christmas shop It's time to plan presents to loved ones, indulge in your favourite treats and make your house glitter with classic decorations. Delight in our 'A Royal Christmas' range, illustrated with festive, royal imagery of guardsmen in the snow, corgis on sleds and the royal palaces adorned with Christmas decorations. SEE THE RANGE