Course overview

This course is for carers, those who have cared, and the cared for. Take a peek into the history of Buckingham Palace to appreciate how the building has changed over time making it more accessible to the public to enjoy the treasures of the Royal Collection Trust.

Course description

An introduction to the history of Buckingham Palace from its purchase by King George III to its conversion by King George IV into the palace we see today. Together with the history of the Queen’s Gallery (now the Kings Gallery) and its conversion from a bombed out chapel to the gallery open to the public displaying treasures from the Royal Collection Trust.

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