The Queen’s Gallery has now become The King’s Gallery.
 
See changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection, featuring old master paintings, rare furniture, decorative arts and images from the vast photograph collection.  Built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School, The King’s Gallery was opened in 2002 by the late Queen Elizabeth II and exhibits magnificent works from the Royal Collection.

Before you step inside, marvel at the traditional Scottish style of the entrance doors, made of oak and gilded bronze hinges. Don’t forget to look up at Scotland’s heraldic lion sitting above.

EXHIBITION
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography 28 Feb 2025 - 7 Sep 2025                                     
For centuries, portraiture has played a vital role in shaping the public’s perception of the Royal Family. This exhibition charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day, bringing together photographic prints, proofs and documents from the Royal Collection and the Royal Archives.

Discover works from the most celebrated royal photographers, from Cecil Beaton and Dorothy Wilding to Annie Leibovitz and Rankin. Explore some of the close relationships between royal sitters and photographers, seen most clearly through the lens of Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon), who married Princess Margaret in 1960.

The exhibition sheds light on behind-the-scenes processes, from photographers’ handwritten annotations to correspondence with members of the Royal Family and their staff, revealing the stories behind some of the most celebrated photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.

This exhibition is taking place at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, formerly known as The Queen’s Gallery.

*Schedule:
 April – September: Daily (Monday – Sunday)




Starting point: LANDMARK - Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh,  - (Longitude: -3.172272, Latitude: 55.952714)
Ending point: Same - Same as Starting Point

Inclusions: 
 
Tickets
 


Exclusions: 
 
Guide
 


Important Info: 
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
 You need to show a valid ISIC card to get the student rate.