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Royal Collection
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The Royal Collection of the British royal family is the largest private art collection in the world.
Johannes Vermeer, The Music Lesson, c. 1660, was acquired by George III in 1762.
Johannes Vermeer, The Music Lesson, c. 1660, was acquired by George III in 1762.
The oak-gilt Gold State Coach was commissioned by George III in 1760 and is housed at the Royal Mews.
The oak-gilt Gold State Coach was commissioned by George III in 1760 and is housed at the Royal Mews.
Andrea Mantegna, Triumphs of Caesar: The Vase Bearers, c. 1484–1492, acquired by Charles I
Andrea Mantegna, Triumphs of Caesar: The Vase Bearers, c. 1484–1492, acquired by Charles I
Queen Elizabeth II showing textiles and other works from the collection to the visiting President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, in 2015
Queen Elizabeth II showing textiles and other works from the collection to the visiting President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, in 2015
Jewels of Elizabeth II
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Elizabeth II owned a historic collection of jewels – some as monarch and others as a private individual. They are separate from the gems and jewels of the Royal Collection, and from the coronation and
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…277 cameos, intaglios, badges of insignia, snuff boxes and pieces of jewellery known as the Gems and Jewels are kept at Windsor Castle. Separate from Elizabeth II's jewels and the Crown Jewels, 24 pre-date the Renaissance and the rest were made in the 16th to 19th centuries. In 1862, it was first shown publicly at the…
Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Kokoshnik Tiara, diamond earrings, a diamond necklace and bracelet, and a silver watch to a state banquet for the Presi
Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Kokoshnik Tiara, diamond earrings, a diamond necklace and bracelet, and a silver watch to a state banquet for the President of Mexico in 2015. The larger necklace is the Grand Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (awarded to her in 1973).
Queen Mary wearing the Delhi Durbar Tiara (since redesigned)
Queen Mary wearing the Delhi Durbar Tiara (since redesigned)
Elizabeth II in 1959 wearing the Vladimir tiara and the Queen Victoria Jubilee Necklace
Elizabeth II in 1959 wearing the Vladimir tiara and the Queen Victoria Jubilee Necklace
Elizabeth II wearing the Burmese Ruby Tiara at a state banquet in 2019
Elizabeth II wearing the Burmese Ruby Tiara at a state banquet in 2019