Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography now open
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography now open
‘Awash with glamour’ ★★★★ – The Telegraph
Our new exhibition charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day. Featuring works from the most celebrated royal photographers, from Cecil Beaton and Dorothy Wilding to Annie Leibovitz and Rankin, discover the stories behind some of the most recognized photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.
Stunning 1949 Colour Portraits of Princess Margaret
Commissioned for the Princess’s 19th birthday, these images were created using a cutting-edge process of colour transparency film, echoing classic Hollywood glamour.
Sir Cecil Beaton was one of the most celebrated and influential photographers of the 20th century. Learn about his relationship with the British Royal Family which spanned across six decades.
This collection of gifts has been produced to complement the exhibition and includes prints, stationery and a calendar, so you can enjoy some of the most celebrated photographs from the exhibition in your own home.
