Summer at the Buckingham palace

Video: King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra’s 1902 Corn Crown Preservation

Step into the wonders of the 1902 Corn Crown of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. In an astonishing departure from British tradition, Edward commissioned two golden thrones from a French company, and Alexandra was fascinated by French Couturier Morin Broger’s golden silk gown.

Watch our film, discover how royal couples shaped Edward’s fashion and taste, and discover the conservation work that was done to prepare for the exhibition Edwardian Era: Age of Elegance.

Digital Event: Treasures from the World of King James VI

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of James VI and my death, Kate Anderson, senior curator of the Scottish National Gallery, explores the rich visual and material worlds of the first monarch who unites the kingdoms of Scotland, Britain and Ireland. The lecture sheds light on the important role art and objects played during the Jacobian era.onlineTuesday, June 14th, BST

Things to see at Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle was founded in the 11th century by the Conquerors of William and has since been home to 40 monarchs. Plan your visit this summer and experience 1,000 years of royal history.

For a special experience Exclusive Evening Tour With one of our expert guides in August.

LGBTQ+ Stories from the Royal Collection

While diverse forms of love and identity have always been present, LGBTQ+ experiences are often excluded from history or rewritten. This article highlights several stories of diversity and LGBTQ+ identity across different eras and cultures.

Retouching portrait photos

The retouching is as old as the photo itself. It’s as easy as cropping an image, or as complicated as removing the entire background. But before the digital age, it required several hours of meticulous, practical work.

Discover the fascinating techniques that some of the most iconic photographers of the 20th century used to enhance images in our article.

Last few places: manuscript lighting course

This five-day immersive course explores the glorious history of illuminated manuscripts and explores how these exquisite works influenced William Morris. Explore ancient techniques of painting at Calfskin Vellum, learn to deal with pigments from plant and mineral sources, then try your hand with traditional gold-plated methods to bring light to the page with gold leaves.

July 7th-11th

King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London

From the store: Inspired by the East Wing of Buckingham Palace

Browse our new range of inspiration from the exquisite Chinese-themed masterpieces at East Wing at Buckingham Palace.