Royal Collection Trust – Win a royal Christmas hamper
We hope everyone is keeping busy and safe, wherever in the world you are reading this, and whatever current covid-related restrictions you may be facing. But regardless of what happens, we can help provide a little early Christmas cheer with the chance to win a special Christmas hamper – keep reading to find out how to enter.
Don’t forget the ‘Discover’ section on our website has a mix of activities for adults and children to explore the Royal Collection from home. Virtual tours, digital trails, children’s activities and more reveal the stories of people, palaces and artworks.
DISCOVER
VISIT
Sites temporarily closed in England
Windsor Castle and the Royal Mews
Owing to the latest government regulations, our sites and shops in England are now temporarily closed, reopening on Thursday, 3 December 2020. If you have booked to visit Windsor Castle or the Royal Mews between 5-30 November you will be refunded. Our sites in Scotland and our online shop are open.
VISIT
Christmas at the Royal Residences
Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
December
Both the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Windsor Castle will be decked with twinkling lights for Christmas. See our beautifully decorated trees as part of a visit this December. Find out more with the links below.
EXHIBITION
Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace
The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace
4 December 2020 – 31 January 2022
Many of the paintings from Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery are moving to The Queen’s Gallery for our next exhibition due to open on 4 December. Find out more about the exhibition in our film.
ONLINE EXHIBITION
The Queen and Prince Philip’s wedding anniversary
This November The Queen and Prince Philip will be marking their 73rd year of marriage. In 2007 our exhibition marked the diamond (60th) wedding anniversary of the couple. Explore the exhibition online to see photographs from the wedding day including the bride’s outfit, wedding breakfast and honeymoon.
ACTIVITY
Decadent chocolate cake
We’re bringing back one of our most popular articles from lockdown earlier this year. If you didn’t have a chance to make this delicious-looking cake before, make the most of the extra time at home to treat yourself now.
COMPETITION
Christmas hamper competition
Deadline for entries – 19 November
Enter our hamper competition to win a special treat for yourself, or a friend this Christmas to help make the festive period a little cheerier.
