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Royal Collection Trust

HM King Charles III visiting the exhibition 'Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs' with exhibition curators Caroline de Guitaut and Stephen Patterson
HM King Charles III visiting the exhibition 'Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs' with exhibition curators Caroline de Guitaut and Stephen Patterson ©

Established in 1993, Royal Collection Trust incorporates a registered charity* and its trading company, Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd*.

Our charitable aims are as follows:

  • the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control in the service of His Majesty The King and the nation;

  • the Royal Collection is maintained and conserved to the highest possible standards to ensure that visitors can view the Collection in the best possible condition;

  • as much of the Royal Collection as possible can be seen by members of the public;

  • the Royal Collection is presented and interpreted so as to enhance public appreciation and understanding;

  • appropriate acquisitions are made when resources become available to enhance the Collection and displays of exhibits for the public; 

  • access to the Royal Collection is broadened, in person, in print and online, and increased to ensure that as many people as possible are able to enjoy the Collection.

Although we are one of the five departments of the Royal Household, our work is undertaken without public funding of any kind.  Admissions income from Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and from associated trading activities, is devoted to the achievement of our charitable aims.

* Charity Commission for England and Wales registration number 1016972, Office of the Scottish Regulator registration number SCO 39772. The Royal Collection Trust is a company limited by guarantee (company number 2713536).  Its Registered Office, and that of its trading subsidiary Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd (company number 2778486), is York House, St James's Palace, London, SW1A 1BQ.