Royal Collection Trust - Summer at Buckingham Palace

 

Summer at Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is open for the summer and we're ready to welcome you. Watch our short film where our curators take you through the State Rooms to explore some of the treasures of the Royal Collection on display. For the ultimate Buckingham Palace royal experience book a Royal Day Out ticket. You will visit the Palace's magnificent State Rooms, the Royal Mews and The King's Gallery, all in one day. Buckingham Palace is open until 29 September 2024 HIGHLIGHTS OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Summer tours at Windsor Our special summer tours are back at Windsor Castle. Go behind the scenes for a Great Kitchen Tour and take in the awesome views on a thrilling Conquer the Tower Tour. Both tours include standard admission to Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle August and September only BOOK A WINDSOR TOUR See inside Buckingham Palace's East Wing Step behind the world-famous balcony of Buckingham Palace and explore the rarely-seen East Wing, newly renovated as part of the 10-year reservicing project. Our short film will take you behind the scenes through this famous part of the Palace. WATCH THE EAST WING FILM

Coming this autumn - Drawing the Italian Renaissance Our next exhibition at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace will be the widest-ranging exhibition of Italian Renaissance drawings ever shown in the UK. The exhibition will feature around 160 works by over 80 artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian. The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace Opens 1 November 2024 DISCOVER THE EXHIBITION Cecil Beaton - Royal Photographer Cecil Beaton was one of the 20th century's most celebrated photographers. He captured iconic images of Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II, and The Queen Mother. Experience his remarkable work in our exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography. The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace Until 6 October 2024 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CECIL BEATON

Digital event: Photography with Hugo Burnand Join us for our next digital event where royal photographer Hugo Burnand will talk us through his preparations and process required to capture images of Their Majesties The King and Queen at Buckingham Palace on their Coronation Day. Online Tuesday, 13 August 19:00 BST BOOK YOUR DIGITAL TICKET In person event: Cecil Beaton - Photographing The Royal Family Join royal biographer Hugo Vickers for a talk exploring the work of Cecil Beaton. Drawing on his own conversations with members of the Royal Family, including the late Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, Hugo is in a unique position to share fascinating insights into Beaton's practice, what it was like to be photographed by him and how he was perceived by some of his most famous sitters. The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace Thursday, 26 September, 18:30 - 21:00 BOOK YOUR PLACE

From the shop: new chinaware range Our new collection of fine bone china is inspired by the highly decorated uniforms known as ‘liveries’ worn by State Coachmen at major royal events. Our chinaware is decorated by hand at the potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, where china has been produced for generations.  BROWSE THE RANGE

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From our friends Uncover Tudor and early Stuart buildings and interiors with V&A Academy V&A Academy gives you online access to a range of courses, welcoming both curious newcomers and devotees of the arts. Journey through the V&A collections to discover remarkable histories, from royal palaces to paintings, tapestries and furnishings. VIEW THE COURSE