Don’t just watch The Crown – visit The Summer Opening of the State Rooms.
Did you know that you can visit Buckingham Palace? Each summer, the public can step inside the royal residence. While you can’t have tea with King Charles III, you can admire iconic locations, from the Grand Staircase to the Throne Room. The Summer Opening of the State Rooms runs from 10 July to 28 September.
In 1703, Buckingham Palace was built as a townhouse. It wasn’t until the 19th century that it was redeveloped by the British architect John Nash, and became the construction we know today. Over the years, the building has served as the home of the monarch, as well as a symbol of national events. The palace was adorned with flowers when Princess Diana died, and well-wishers lined The Mall at William and Kate’s wedding.
The Summer Opening of the State Rooms is a grand affair, which takes you behind the gilded gates. The palace is home to 19 state rooms, featuring treasures from the Royal Collection. On display are works from Canaletto, Canova and Van Dyck.
The display includes new works of art. Visitors will be able to see the latest State Portraits of the King and Queen in their permanent home. The organisers will place the displays in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.
The artist Peter Kuhfeld painted the portrait over the course of a year, after receiving a commission from the King. It is the result of five sittings, two of which took place at St James’s Palace.
Step into British history.
GO: Visit www.rct.uk for more information.
Images: Royal Collection Trust