Exhibition features 250 years of 'Royal Childhood'

Published July 26, 2014
Wooden nursery chairs used by Princes William and Harry are displayed at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by Reuters
Wooden nursery chairs used by Princes William and Harry are displayed at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by Reuters
A member of staff poses for photographers with a replica of the cake chosen to celebrate the christening of Queen Victoria’s youngest son, Prince Leopold, in 1853, at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A member of staff poses for photographers with a replica of the cake chosen to celebrate the christening of Queen Victoria’s youngest son, Prince Leopold, in 1853, at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A member of staff poses for photographers with a miniature James Bond DB5 presented to Britain's Prince Andrew by the Aston Martin company in 1965, at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A member of staff poses for photographers with a miniature James Bond DB5 presented to Britain's Prince Andrew by the Aston Martin company in 1965, at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A member of staff poses for photographers with red velvet fur-lined boots worn by Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A member of staff poses for photographers with red velvet fur-lined boots worn by Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
Building blocks belonging to Prince Charles as a child are seen on display at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by Reuters
Building blocks belonging to Prince Charles as a child are seen on display at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by Reuters
A geography exercise book of Britain's Prince William, aged 5, is pictured at Buckingham Palace in central London on July 24, 2014, during a preview for the forthcoming exhibition exploring 250 years of royal childhood. -Photo by AFP
A geography exercise book of Britain's Prince William, aged 5, is pictured at Buckingham Palace in central London on July 24, 2014, during a preview for the forthcoming exhibition exploring 250 years of royal childhood. -Photo by AFP
A casket containing the first teeth of Queen Victoria's children dated from approximately 1860 is displayed. -Photo by Reuters
A casket containing the first teeth of Queen Victoria's children dated from approximately 1860 is displayed. -Photo by Reuters
Two dolls belonging to Queen Elizabeth from her childhood are displayed at Buckingham Palace - the official residence of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. -Photo by Reuters
Two dolls belonging to Queen Elizabeth from her childhood are displayed at Buckingham Palace - the official residence of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. -Photo by Reuters
A waistcoat, kilt, shirt and sporran worn by Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII (C), a blue silk plaid dress worn by Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII and Tartan cotton dress worn by Lady Louise Windsor (R) are pictured at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A waistcoat, kilt, shirt and sporran worn by Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII (C), a blue silk plaid dress worn by Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII and Tartan cotton dress worn by Lady Louise Windsor (R) are pictured at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A member of staff poses for photographers with a sailor suit worn by Britain's Prince William at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of York at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
A member of staff poses for photographers with a sailor suit worn by Britain's Prince William at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of York at Buckingham Palace. -Photo by AFP
Tools used by Queen Elizabeth as a child dated from approximately 1942, are seen on display. -Photo by Reuters
Tools used by Queen Elizabeth as a child dated from approximately 1942, are seen on display. -Photo by Reuters
A tea set belonging to Queen Elizabeth from approximately 1930 is seen on display at Buckingham Palace - the official residence of Britain's Queen Elizabeth - in central London. -Photo by Reuters
A tea set belonging to Queen Elizabeth from approximately 1930 is seen on display at Buckingham Palace - the official residence of Britain's Queen Elizabeth - in central London. -Photo by Reuters

A special exhibition on childhood in the British royal family is to open at Buckingham Palace on Saturday, featuring well-loved toys spanning 250 years including a gadget-laden miniature James Bond supercar. The Royal Childhood exhibition at the London palace features more than 150 objects, including cherished outfits, family photographs and private film footage.

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