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.

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Leonardo da Vinci, 'The head of Leda' ©

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Projects and Resources

Uncover some of our historically significant documents

Prince Albert

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

A map of the Allied and French encampments and marches along the Rhine between 27 April and 27 July 1710. War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14). Oriented with north to top.
The map covers an area extending along the Rhine from Ketsch (49°22'04

Military Maps

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

Close up of the spines of volumes

Georgian Papers

Historic manuscripts relating to the Georgian monarchy

The Lost Collection

Explore Charles I's lost art collection, one of the greatest ever assembled

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

In this well-known picture Queen Victoria is skilfully depicted as both sovereign and mother. The scene is one of domestic harmony, peace and happiness, albeit with many allusions to royal status: grandeur in the form of jewels and furniture, tradition (t

Collectors

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

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Painting being moved by art handlers

Loans

Current loans to exhibitions from the Royal Collection

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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.