The Royal Collection

The Royal Collection has been shaped by monarchs and other members of the royal family over the last five hundred years. Held in trust by the Queen rather than owned by her as a private individual, the collection houses all manner of things, including ceramics, furniture, arms, manuscripts and prints, as well as paintings, drawings and watercolours.

If you are unable to make it to the royal palaces and residences where the collection is housed, log on to the website and take a look at the e-Gallery. This multimedia catalogue of some of the finest pieces from the collection is very easy to find your way around. You can browse by various different categories, and magnify and scroll around the image. Each work of art also comes with a text providing brief historical and artistic context as well as links to connected works.

The website offers an insightful history of the collection, divided up by individual, allowing you to discover the contribution made by each royal collector. You can also subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, shop online for gifts and keep up to date with forthcoming events and additions to the collection.