Royal Collection
Quick Summary
The Royal Collection is a vast art collection owned by the British monarch. It was primarily assembled starting in the mid-17th century with Charles II. The collection includes oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, jewelry, furniture, and decorative arts.
Portions of the collection are displayed in two public galleries, now known as the King's Gallery. One is located at Buckingham Palace in London, and the other is at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. These galleries host approximately three exhibitions annually, showcasing works by artists such as Michelangelo and Canaletto, as well as items like Sèvres porcelain and Fabergé works.1
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
