The royal collection

The Royal Collection and other collections

For over five hundred years kings and queens have amassed collections of art and artefacts. Many of these items still exist today as part of the Royal Collection, the Royal Philatelic Collection, the Royal Archives and the Crown Jewels. 
Some of these collections are held by the Sovereign in trust for the nation, whilst others are privately owned by the monarch.
Many of the objects are on public display at the principal royal residences and are shown in a programme of special exhibitions and through loans to institutions around the world.
Find out more about the collections, including how to view them, in this section.