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The Royal Collection

The Royal Collection is one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, and one of the last great European royal collections to remain intact. Read more.

Explore the Collection

Collection Stories

Delve into the stories behind the Royal Collection

A large dolls house
Collection story
Queen Mary's Dolls' House

A guide to Windsor Castle's famous Dolls’ House.

Black chalk drawing of an ideal female head.
Collection story
Collecting Italian Renaissance Drawings

Discover the Italian Renaissance drawings in the Collection.

The armour garniture of Henry, future Prince of Wales.
Collection story
Henry, Prince of Wales's Armour: A Masterpiece of Greenwich

Step back in time and witness the pinnacle of 17th-century armour-making.

Head and shoulders from a portrait of George IV wearing Highland dress
Collection story
George IV’s visit to Edinburgh

The story of the king’s historic visit and its lasting impact.

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Conservation

Maintaining our incredible collection is a massive undertaking – see behind the scenes and learn about the processes involved with these Conservation Case Studies

Paper conservators working on Marco Marchetti's drawing of a candelabrum.
Case study
Conserving a Delicate Renaissance Drawing

See how paper conservators remove centuries of dirt to uncover a beautiful drawing of a candelabrum.

A field filled with temporary palaces and tents. Crowds of people in Tudor outfits walk or rides horses.
Case study
A Tudor painting transformed

See how the magnificent Field of the Cloth of Gold was conserved.

A silver inkstand in the form of a rowing boat
Case study
A Hidden Musical Surprise

Discover the tiny hidden musical box within an inkstand.

A man using a tool on a photograph which is mounted on a piece of paper.
Case study
Queen Mary's photograph albums

Discover this fascinating conservation project.

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Exhibitions

Our exhibitions past and present can be explored digitally with exclusive online content

The Three Graces by Raphael
Exhibition
Drawing the Italian Renaissance

Discover drawings by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian.

Black and white portrait of Princess Margaret, 1967
Exhibition
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

An exhibition exploring the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day.

'After the Ball': a Lady in a Ballgown Asleep on a Sofa by Charles Baugniet.
Exhibition
The Edwardians: Age of Elegance

Explore the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age.

Past exhibition: Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians exhibitionPast Exhibition
Exhibition
Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians

Discover Georgian fashion and style, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court.

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Learn More

Find out more about the history of the Royal Collection and where you can see it

Collectors

The Collection reflects the tastes of the Royal Family over 400 years

Near You

Discover places associated with the Royal Collection

Loans

Current loans to exhibitions from the Royal Collection

About

Learn more about the Royal Collection and its works

Projects and Resources

Uncover some of our historically significant documents

Prince Albert

Photographs, prints and private and official papers relating to Prince Albert

Military Maps

A digital catalogue of King George III's collection of military maps

Georgian Papers

Historic manuscripts relating to the Georgian monarchy

Publications

The Royal Collection publishes a wide range of books, including exhibition catalogues and illustrated royal histories

Publication
The Queen: 70 Glorious Years

The official Platinum Jubilee souvenir

Windsor Castle An Illustrated History cover
Publication
Windsor Castle

An illustrated history of Windsor Castle, home to royalty and a thousand years of royal history

Publication
Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden

A year in the life of the royal gardens at Buckingham Palace

Cover for Royal teas
Publication
Royal Teas

There is no more quintessentially British tradition than afternoon tea.

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Official Royal Residences

The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.