Final weeks of Buckingham Palace summer opening

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Buckingham Palace on a sunny day with red and yellow flowers in the foreground

Final weeks of Buckingham Palace summer opening

This year’s summer opening of Buckingham Palace is almost over. Don’t miss your chance to explore its wonderful treasures.

Secure your tickets now and see Queen Victoria’s grand piano, Queen Charlotte’s Coronation portrait and The Throne Room featuring The King and Queen’s Coronation chairs up close.

Until 28 September 2025

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Hanging State Portraits in Buckingham Palace

In celebration of Their Majesties’ Coronation in 2023, two new State Portraits have been unveiled in the iconic Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.

These incredible artworks are now on display as part of the Summer Opening of the State Rooms.

READ MORE ABOUT STATE PORTRAITS

The Principal Corridor in the East Wing of Buckingham Palace

Final tickets remaining: Buckingham Palace East Wing Tours

Enjoy a guided tour of the East Wing of Buckingham Palace this summer. Led by an expert guide, you’ll discover the spaces beyond the famous façade of the building, including the Centre Room, with views of the Palace balcony, first used by Queen Victoria.

Until 28 September 2025

BOOK THE EAST WING TOUR

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The art of China

Did you know the Royal Collection contains a rich variety of objects from China?

This includes beautiful porcelain, jade and luxurious silk including a silk hanging sent to Queen Victoria by the Emperor for her Diamond Jubilee.

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT CHINESE ART

Portrait of Queen Alexandra by François Flameng

Queen Alexandra

As well as being the consort of King Edward VIII, Queen Alexandra was a celebrated photographer and an accomplished watercolour artist in her own right. She owned an early portable camera which allowed her to record her family and friends.

READ ABOUT QUEEN ALEXANDRA’S LIFE AND INTERESTS
Events at The King’s Gallery, London

All events include a private view of the exhibition The Edwardians: Age of Elegance and a glass of wine or soft drink to enjoy while you explore the Gallery.

An example of an Edwardian corset

Lecture/talk

Dressing the Edwardians

16 October 2025

Join exhibition curator Kathryn Jones in conversation with costume designer Jenny Beavan OBE RDI as they discuss how Edwardian dress has been portrayed in television and film.

BOOK DRESSING THE EDWARDIANS TICKETS

Musicians from the Royal College of Music in the Gallery

Performance

Music of Edwardian England

30 October 2025

In collaboration with the Royal College of Music, join us for this celebration of Edwardian music.

Sit back and enjoy music written by Edwardian composers, whilst surrounded by exquisite artworks.

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Visitors looking at the exhibition 'The Edwardians: Age of Elegance'

Lecture/talk

Alwyn Turner on Edwardian England

13 November 2025

Join Alwyn Turner (author of Little Englanders) and Alice de Quidt, Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings,

as they discuss what life was like for different parts of British society during the Edwardian era.

BOOK ALWYN TURNER TICKETS

Drawing of the Three Graces by Raphael

Coming soon to Edinburgh – Drawing the Italian Renaissance

Following a successful run in London, our five-star exhibition is set to open in Edinburgh.

It features works by over 50 artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian, as well as 45 drawings that have never been exhibited in Scotland before.

Opens 17 October 2025

The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh

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