Royal Collection – Activities for the whole family this Easter
While you may not be able to visit the Palaces and Galleries in person, there are still plenty of ways to engage with the Royal Collection and the fascinating stories behind it.
In this special email, we have a range of fun, educational and creative activities to keep the whole family entertained during the Easter weekend.
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Easter in the Royal Collection
Many of us will take part in an Easter egg hunt this weekend, a tradition that may actually originate in a Medieval Anglo-Saxon festival. Read about Easter traditions and see objects and artworks in the Royal Collection connected to Easter, in our online trail.
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Chicken Challenge
Brighten up your home this Easter weekend with our fun children’s craft activity. Have a go at making a pom-pom chick, then explore some rather fun items in the Royal Collection connected with chickens.
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Hot Cross Bun recipe
Delicious spicy hot cross buns are a traditional treat for an Easter teatime. Make your own with this recipe, taken from the book Royal Teas, available to buy from the Royal Collection Trust bookshop.
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Decorate an Easter egg
This basket of flowers is actually a Fabergé Easter egg!
Children will love learning about some of these amazing works of art in our short film, and then colouring in their own version in our children’s activity.
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Medics and medicine in the Collection
The Royal Family has a long history of supporting doctors, nurses and healthcare workers, as well as celebrating key moments of medical progress. The Royal Collection not only documents the history of royal support for the medical profession, it also contains works of art and other objects which give a fascinating insight into the use of medicine over time.
