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Buckingham Palace Exhibition Unveils Century of Royal Portraits

'Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography' features over 150 rare and unseen images, exploring the evolution of royal portraiture.

  • The exhibition includes controversial retouched photos, highlighting the role of editing in royal portraiture.
  • Rare images of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, and other royals are displayed for the first time.
  • Photographs by renowned photographers like Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz, and Andy Warhol are featured.
  • A unique section details the behind-the-scenes process of creating royal portraits, including correspondence and proofs.
  • The exhibition runs from May 17 to October 6 at The King's Gallery in Buckingham Palace.
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