Join royal biographer Hugo Vickers as he explores the work of Sir Cecil Beaton, one of the most celebrated and influential photographers of the 20th century and acclaimed portrait photographer of the British Royal Family.

Drawing on his own conversations with members of the Royal Family, including the late Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and Princess Alexandra to name a few, 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. During this event, Hugo will explore how Beaton developed such an extraordinary professional relationship with the Royal Family which spanned across six decades, making him one of the most represented portrait photographers in the Royal Photograph Collection.

Hugo Vickers is a writer and broadcaster, who has written biographies of many twentieth century figures, including the Queen Mother, Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough, Cecil Beaton, Vivien Leigh, a study of Greta Garbo, Alice, Princess Andrew of Greece, and his book, The Private World of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor was illustrated with pictures from their own collection.

Hugo's talk will be followed by an opportunity for guests to view the exhibition and your ticket will also include a glass of wine or soft drink to enjoy while you explore the gallery.

Your ticket will also include a 1-Year Pass, allowing you to visit our current and future exhibitions at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace as many times as you like within the next year. See here for more information about the 1-Year Pass.