The Curators
To accompany Andrew Graham-Dixon's Art, Passion & Power series, four curators from the Royal Collection Trust offer some revealing insights into selected works from the Royal Collection.
The Curators
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Hans Holbein and the court of Henry VIII
Curator insights into Holbein's portraits of court life.
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George III's 'Buy British' drive
The family retreat at Buckingham House was filled with works by British artisans and artists.
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Victoria and Albert's watercolours
These albums became precious mementos for Victoria after the untimely death of Albert in 1861.
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Cartes-de-visite: The royal image
Insights into early royal portrait photographs.
Royal Collection season highlights
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The House of Fun
Welcome to the breathtaking Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
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Victoria's children
One of Queen Victoria's more macabre commissions revealed.
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King of the collectors
An exhibition reunites the treasures amassed by Charles I for the first time in 370 years.
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Art as power tool
How Charles II, the 'Merry Monarch', overruled austerity to project power through art.
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Sacred items
What the Coronation Regalia tell us about the country's history.
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The Padshahnama
This extraordinary work of Mughal painting was acquired by George III.
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Royal armour
An incredible suit of armour created for Henry, Prince of Wales.
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A new light on Leonardo
Andrew Graham-Dixon views drawings by da Vinci that have been lost for centuries.
Arts highlights on BBC iPlayer
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Ava DuVernay
Exploring the work of the first black female film director to direct a $100-million film
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Between the Covers
Sara Cox and guest share their favourite reads on BBC Two’s book club
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BBC Introducing Arts Showcase
Highlighting the work of artists with disabilities to mark the signing of the Disabilities Discrimination Act
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Get Creative at Home Masterclasses: Cynthia Erivo
The Oscar-nominated actress gives a singing masterclass