What is the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
A treasure trove of clothing and archives of dress worn at the royal court and by members of the royal family
By Historic Royal Palaces
Matthew Storey, Curator
Curator examines items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress CollectionHistoric Royal Palaces
The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection contains items spanning from the 16th century to the present day, shining a light on the rich history of fashion, British ceremonial traditions, life at the royal court, and the lives of some the most famous British monarchs.
Conserving Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret's floral dressesHistoric Royal Palaces
The UK-based collection has nearly 10,000 items of historic dress.
Conservator adjusts the toile for the coronation dress of Queen Elizabeth The Queen MotherHistoric Royal Palaces
Selected items are often on display at Kensington Palace, and sometimes at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle.
Textile conservator prepares a Russian court dress for displayHistoric Royal Palaces
It is a designated collection of national and international importance, cared for by Historic Royal Palaces.
Conservator examines Welsh Guards tunicHistoric Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces carries out world-leading conservation work to preserve and enhance the thousands of treasures in our guardianship, so that the palaces and collections have a life today and in the future.
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.