Royal Gifts
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Daily (Saturday 22 Jul 2017 - Sunday 1 Oct 2017)
Royal Gifts, the special exhibition at the Summer Opening of the Palace in 2017, will tell the story of The Queen’s reign through a wide-ranging display of official gifts presented to Her Majesty during the past 65 years. With gifts representing every continent, including those from world leaders such as former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former South African President Nelson Mandela and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, the exhibition will present a spectacular display of craftsmanship from across the globe.
Explore the exhibition
School sessions
Creative Writing in The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
A wonderful opportunity for pupils to work with published authors to explore and experience the atmosphere of these lavishly decorated rooms
Landscape drawing in the Buckingham Palace Garden
Put into practice the techniques and skills used by artists to create your own landscape drawings inspired by the Buckingham Palace Gardens
Self-guided visit to Buckingham Palace
The children’s multimedia guide includes highlights to look out for in each room as well as interactive questions