Royal Greenwich

The buildings and people at the heart of the Royal Borough

An oil painting from the 17th century showing a view of Greenwich, London from Greenwich Park. The Queen's House can be seen in the centre, and in the foreground a man can be seen sketching

History of the Queen's House

The centre of Greenwich for hundreds of years, the beautiful Queen's House has also been at the heart of royal life
Guns in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum

A historical treasure hunt in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum

This blog explores the history of various large artefacts in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum and one in Greenwich Park
A close-up view of part of a painting of Queen Elizabeth I, showing her pale oval face framed by a crop of ginger hair and delicate lace ruff

Royal portraits in Royal Museums Greenwich’s collection

Come face to face with Kings and Queens, and discover 500 years of royal portraits at the Queen's House in Greenwich
An oil painting from the 17th century showing a view of Greenwich, London from Greenwich Park. The Queen's House can be seen in the centre, and in the foreground a man can be seen sketching

The Van de Veldes in Greenwich

Find out about the Dutch artists’ time in the Queen’s House
Her Majesty The Queen, wearing a red jacket and hat, examines a plaque dedicated to the opening of historic ship Cutty Sark

Queen Elizabeth II's visits to Greenwich

Find out more about Her Majesty The Queen's visits to Royal Museums Greenwich
A black and white portrait of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh at the National Maritime Museum

In memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Museums Greenwich Trustee and Patron

The Duke of Edinburgh had a long and very committed involvement with Royal Museums Greenwich.

Queen Elizabeth's Oak: a tree of legend

Lying on its side within the historic Greenwich Park is Queen Elizabeth's Oak. Myths and legends surround the tree as thoroughly as the foliage which now covers it. We can only imagine what it has seen in its long past...
Drawing of a rowing boat passing the Palace of Placentia.

Greenwich Palace and the Tudors

Situated beside the River Thames, Greenwich had been a popular royal residence for centuries

Queens of the Queen’s House

Find out who the Queen's House was built for, and learn more about the female rulers who left their mark on Greenwich's royal villa
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