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Royal Animals


  • Royal Collection
  • by Sally Goodsir
Royal Animals explores the long-standing relationship between animals and the monarchy, focusing on the lives of some of the most memorable, weird and wonderful creatures ever to grace the royal court. Designed to accompany the special exhibition beingmounted at the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace in 2020, this book explores their ceremonial function, agricultural role and the historical practice of presenting animals as diplomatic gifts.

ISBN 9781909741713 | E | HB
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Publisher Royal Collection
ISBN 9781909741713
Author(s) Sally Goodsir
Publication date June 2020
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 200 x 200 mm
Illustrations 150 col.ill.
Pages 128
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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Royal Animals explores the long-standing relationship between animals and the monarchy, focusing on the lives of some of the most memorable, weird and wonderful creatures ever to grace the royal court.

Designed to accompany the special exhibition beingmounted at the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace in 2020, this book explores their ceremonial function, agricultural role and the historical practice of presenting animals as diplomatic gifts.

Seldom seen works of art from the Royal Collection bring to life the ponies, dogs, horses and birds, as well as the rare breeds and royal menageries, that have been the companions and favourites of royalty down the ages.