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A travelling photography exhibition featuring over 100 images taken by and of the British Royal Family has begun its tour following its initial launch at Kensington Palace. The exhibition’s first stop is The Amelia Scott museum in Tunbridge Wells, where visitors can experience a rich visual history of the monarchy.
Jeremy Kimmel, the arts, heritage, and engagement director at The Amelia Scott, highlighted the significance of the location, noting the town’s long-standing royal connections. He explained, “Royal Tunbridge Wells has been shaped by centuries of royal connections, from the first royal visit in the early 1600s to what was then just woodland, to becoming the favourite summer retreat of Princess Victoria.” According to him, the exhibition, titled Life Through a Royal Lens, offers much more than simply royal portraits.
Kimmel described the collection as representing broader themes, stating, “The images reflect moments of national identity, cultural change, and shared experience.” The exhibit showcases a variety of photographs, from official state ceremonies and royal tours to more intimate, behind-the-scenes images of family life. Among the most poignant is the last public photograph of Elizabeth II, taken at Balmoral Castle on 6 September 2022, just two days before her passing at the age of 96. Kimmel remarked about this image, “It was taken at Balmoral Castle before the historic ‘kissing of hands’ ceremony in which she publicly appointed her 15th British Prime Minister, Liz Truss.”
In addition to historical images, the exhibition features portraits and press photographs capturing the first three years of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s reign. The display has been curated by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity responsible for Kensington Palace. Eleri Lynn, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, emphasized the exhibition’s vast scope, noting it covers 300 years of royal imagery including commissioned portraits and official engagements, and will continue touring the UK. She added, “We are thrilled that visitors to Life Through a Royal Lens at The Amelia Scott will be able to explore the history behind the iconic image of modern monarchy we know today.” The exhibition will be open until 7 June, with free admission
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