A public art gallery situated inside the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Gallery is home to the Royal Collection of artisanal artefacts, furniture, artworks and trinkets all previously owned by members of the Royal Family.
Located in a former chapel bombed during WWII, the Queen’s Gallery was first opened in 1962 and today has up to 450 priceless pieces on display. Come and marvel at the opulence of the Royals, and witness the incredible skills of the craftspeople working for them.
George IV: Art & Spectacle - Until 3rd May 2020
The Regency Period was marked by extravagance and lavishness, now known as Regency Style. King George IV, also Prince Regent took an avid interest in architecture and art, and his reign is seen as one of the most magnificent of all the monarchs. From 1820, he purchased paintings, metal-works, textiles, furniture, watercolours, books and ceramics in vast numbers by some of the major artists of the day. This exhibition offers a glittering insight in to the reign of the glorious, yet unpopular monarch.