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Merian drawing of butterfly and caterpillar

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Detail of Gentileschi's self portrait

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Detail showing Queen Victoria drinking tea at a Buckingham Palace Garden party

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Cover for Carlton House

Backlist Publication

Carlton House

An exploration of the treasures of the Prince Regent's luxurious mansion

Backlist Publication

Fabergé in the Royal Collection

The first definitive guide to the Royal Collection of Fabergé

A set of silver-gilt plates; the reeded rim cast with fruiting vines and scallop shells. The plate is engraved with the Royal coat of arms, with supporters, mantling and coronet.

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The Grand Service

George IV's spectacular silver-gilt dining service and buffet

Collection trail

European Armour in the Royal Collection

One of the most important collections in the country

In order to pursue his ambitions in France, Henry VIII formed an alliance with the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I. This painting records their meeting and the main events pertaining to Henry’s first campaign against the French in 1513.

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