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Kings and Queens: a family tree - National Portrait Gallery
WEBFollow the family tree of the Kings and Queens of England, from 871 to the present day. The origins of kingship in England can be traced to the second century BC when Celtic and Belgic tribesmen, emigrated from continental Europe and settled in Britain displacing or absorbing the aboriginal inhabitants. The settlers established a number of ...
Visit - National Portrait Gallery
WEBThe Gallery is free to everyone. There is a charge for some exhibitions. Advanced free booking is recommended to guarantee entry and receive updates before your visit. Book now. Open daily: 10.30 – 18.00. Friday & Saturday: 10.30 – 21.00. See our full list of opening times. The Gallery will begin closing ten minutes before the stated ...
Queen Elizabeth II - Person - National Portrait Gallery
WEBQueen Elizabeth II. (1926-2022), Reigned 1952-2022. Sitter associated with 974 portraits. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving British monarch in history. Her devotion to the duty and public service was renowned and she ruled through a period of enormous social change and technological transformation. Her coronation in 1953 was the first ...
Explore our Collection - National Portrait Gallery
WEBSchools hub is the Gallery's free online learning resource hub designed to support Art & Design and History through portraiture. It features more than 150 newly commissioned learning resources and videos, as well as details of our learning sessions for schools.
Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
WEBField Marshal, Governor General of Canada; son of Queen Victoria Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, was a member of the British Royal Family, the third son and seventh of the nine children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Arthur had a long and distinguished career in the British Army that included service in South Africa, Canada, Ireland, Egypt and India.
Work with us - National Portrait Gallery
WEBThe National Portrait Gallery houses the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. We're looking for passionate people to join our team and help us to preserve and share these works for everyone. The Gallery is committed to equality and is a member of the Employers' Forum on Disability, Race for Opportunity and the Equality Exchange.
Tours - National Portrait Gallery
WEBOur Visitor Experience team run free daily talks and tours in the Gallery. Highlights tours take place at 12.00 and 15.00 and last for about 45 minutes.. Portrait of the day talks take place at 11.00 and 14.00 and last for about 30 minutes.. Find details on our Events calendar.. Note: our free talks and tours are subject to change.
An Officer and A Gentleman - National Portrait Gallery
WEBBy Thomas Hudson, oil on canvas, circa 1751, 53 1/2 in. x 52 in. (1359 mm x 1321 mm), Given by Dr D.M. McDonald, 1977, NPG 5158. Sir Peter Warren was born into a Roman Catholic family in Ireland but he was raised as a protestant so that he could enter the Royal Navy, which did not allow Catholics to serve as officers.
About us - National Portrait Gallery
WEBSpanning six centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped, and continue to shape a nation - from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. We are also passionate about portraiture, always progressing our art form, championing artists and encouraging creativity.
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