Royal Collection Trust - Happy Christmas from everyone at Royal Collection Trust

 

Wishing you a merry Christmas With Christmas just around the corner, don't miss seeing Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse transformed with sparkling Christmas trees and festive décor. After exploring the royal residences, treat yourself to a delicious festive menu in one of our Café's surrounded by wreaths and garlands. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year! CHRISTMAS IN WINDSOR CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH

What did Queen Victoria get for Christmas? The tradition of gift giving was so important to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. One of Victoria's most cherished Christmas gifts was a brooch featuring a miniature of their eldest child Victoria, Princess Royal, presented by Prince Albert in 1841. Watch our film to learn more about some of the exquisite Christmas gifts exchanged by the couple.  WATCH THE FILM Tour the East Wing of Buckingham Palace Join us in the new year for a brand-new 90-minute guided tour of the East Wing of Buckingham Palace. These tours are designed to give visitors a more in-depth look at the history of the East Wing and the craftsmanship of the works of art on display.  Buckingham Palace Mid-January to May 2025 BOOK AN EAST WING EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR

A closer look at Leonardo da Vinci's works There are nearly 600 drawings by Leonardo da Vinci in the Royal Collection, from revolutionary studies in human anatomy to these charming drawings of cats. Experience some of Leonardo's remarkable work in our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LEONARDO Creative course: How grand clothes were made As part of our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance, join this hands-on course in collaboration with The School of Historical Dress, and learn about the cut and construction of clothing made for courtiers of the Italian Renaissance. The King's Gallery, London Thursday, 16 January 9:00 - 16:30 GMT JOIN THE COURSE

See inside the Queen's Bedroom Step into the Queen's charming bedroom in Queen Mary's Dolls' House. It’s brimming with exquisite miniatures, including a tiny nephrite mouse by Fabergé. The 1920s Dolls’ House is on display at Windsor Castle, where you can marvel at over 1,500 treasures created by some of the finest craftspeople of the day.    Explore the Queen’s Bedroom and more by watching our films. SEE INSIDE THE DOLLS' HOUSE From the shop: celebrate with a royal gin Shop our bestselling range of gins and welcome your guests with a glass of something special this New Year's Eve.  Top up your drinks cabinet with the original Buckingham Palace Dry Gin, blush-pink Royal Windsor Gin or our Palace of Holyroodhouse Dry Gin, infused with botanicals from the Scottish Palace's Physic Garden. For a wintery twist, try our Sloe Gin served in a Sloe Royale - topped with champagne or English sparkling wine and garnished with fresh berries. SHOP WINES AND SPIRITS

Royal recipe: Mince pies Traditionally filled with a mixture of fruit and spices, these sweet pies are the perfect Christmas treat. Have a go at baking your own mince pies with our Royal Chef's recipe. START BAKING