Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces
Using Heritage Science to Conserve Queen Caroline's State Bed
13 September 2024
Work on Queen Caroline’s much-loved State bed, which we care for on behalf of the Royal Collection Trust, continues at Hampton Court Palace and our attentions are now drawn to protecting the feet of this priceless historic object.
A Curator's Thoughts on the Queen Anne's Throne Canopy Conservation
15 July 2016
In the heyday of our palaces every audience chamber was fitted-out with a canopy like this one, along with a high state chair, stools and a dais (small platform), collectively known as 'the state'.
Conservation Begins on Queen Anne's Throne Canopy
15 July 2016
As a conservator, it's always exciting to get the chance to work on such a unique object. We are given a glimpse into the past: we can see how it was made, how it was put together and might even discover parts that we didn't expect to be there or find evidence of alterations.
Let Them Glow: Lighting Kensington Palace
14 July 2016
At Kensington Palace the curators have been busy thinking of the long term presentation of the King’s State Apartments. One of the questions that emerged during the 2014 restoration of the State Apartments was, how were the State Apartments actually experienced back in the 18th century?
Introducing Queen Anne's Throne Canopy Conservation
14 July 2016
Welcome to our Queen Anne's Throne Canopy Conservation blog where we will be regularly sharing progress on the conservation and redisplay of our new acquisition.
Hay-making with Two Hampton Court Shire Horses
18 September 2015
The tradition of hay-making is being kept alive at Kensington Palace thanks to Tom and Murdoch, a pair of Shire Horses from Hampton Court Palace.