The first touring exhibition from Historic Royal Palaces is visiting venues around the UK
Life Through a Royal Lens will tour a unique collection of Royal photography, documenting the British Royal Family's ever-evolving relationship with the camera over the last 200 years, to venues around the UK.
This must-see exhibition brings together over 100 images, including the most iconic images ever taken of the Royal Family captured by notable royal photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz and Rankin, as well as personal and lesser-known family portraits.
The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells will host the exhibition from 13 February - 07 June 2026. It will then move to Blenheim Palace from 12 July - 27 September 2026.
Historic Royal Palaces is touring Life Through a Royal Lens with our partners Nomad Exhibitions.
To discuss hosting Life Through a Royal Lens at your venue, please contact Nomad Exhibitions.
Experience the exhibition on tour
Discover some of the most famous images ever taken of the Royal Family, dating back to Queen Victoria's reign. Learn more about renowned royal photographers, such as Rankin, Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz, and uncover the history behind each image.
View rarely seen personal portraits of the Royal Family that offer a glimpse into the people behind their royal titles.
From portraits to photographs
For centuries, the public has recognised their monarch through grand portraits and sculptures. The invention of photography in the 19th century transformed the relationship between royals and their subjects and, for the first time, offered the public a glimpse of the monarch's true appearance.
Find out more about Life Through a Royal Lens, previously exhibited at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in 2024.
Image: © Historic Royal Palaces
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