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Podcast - Royal Gold: reflections of power

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Gold has a long association with royal status.Traditionally it is used to create the regalia and the other trappings associated with coronations, yet surprisingly few items in the Royal Collection are made from solid gold. Enjoy our podcast as Kathryn Jones, Curator of Decorative Arts, examines a few of these works of art in detail and to explore how gold has been used to denote the highest form of authority.


The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.