Buckingham Palace has nearly doubled the number of artworks available for public viewing this summer, increasing the collection from 63 to 120 pieces. Staff from the Royal Collection dedicated approximately 875 hours to installing the additional works, which include notable paintings such as Johan Joseph Zoffany’s “The Tribuna of the Uffizi” (1772–77). This particular piece was originally commissioned by Queen Charlotte but was not displayed in her apartments due to her displeasure with its crowded composition; it remained in the Picture Gallery until 1841 and has now been reintroduced to public display.

The expanded exhibition features newly displayed paintings by renowned artists including Peter Paul Rubens, with one notable piece being a self-portrait from 1623, as well as works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Thomas Gainsborough, and George Stubbs. Alongside the refreshed art selection, Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery underwent a major redecorating effort. The long-standing coral-pink velvet wall coverings, which had been in place since 1976, were replaced with vibrant emerald-green silk damask, significantly altering the room’s atmosphere.

The Royal Collection, which is a charitable trust responsible for the care of the monarchy’s extensive art holdings and the management of public access to royal residences, described the recent changes as a “once-in-a-generation re-display.” The updated exhibition opened to visitors starting July 9 and will remain accessible until September 27. Interested members of the public can obtain tickets through the Royal Collection Trust website.