What do you buy The Queen as a present? Find out in new ‘Royal Gifts’ exhibition at Buckingham Palace. By Michaela Peacock
The Royal Collection Trust’s latest exhibition, Royal Gifts, is now open to the public until 1 October.
The exhibition tells the story of The Queen's reign and offers visitors an insight into a selection of “special” gifts presented to the Queen in the past 65 years.
On display are gifts presented from every continent and world leaders such as former South African President Nelson Mandela.
“The exhibition will present a spectacular display of craftsmanship from across the globe,” says the Royal Collection Trust.
Gifts vary in size, colours and materials, from a linen bag filled with salt from the British Virgin Island, presented to The Queen in 2016; to a pair of mittens from the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver; to a Yoruba throne made of Wood and glass beads, presented by the Yoruba people of Nigeria in 1956.
To mark 20 years since the death of Princess Diana, a special display of some of the Princess’s belongings is also present, which includes her ballet shoes, the desk she used in Kensington Palace, and a silver Cartier calendar from former US President Reagan and Mrs Reagan.
On a visit to the palace, groups will also have a tour of the magnificent state rooms, see the thrones belonging to the Queen and Prince Philip, as well as Queen Victoria’s throne, and walk through the garden to the famous lake.
Group rates are available for 15 or more.
More details at royalcollection.org.uk
