Exhibition features 250 years of 'Royal Childhood'

Agencies 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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Dr. Cajetan Coelho
Jul 26, 2014 04:07pm
Life is a precious gift. Children need love, care and protection from parents, family, community and society.
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Sayyar Khan
Jul 27, 2014 08:48am
What about the stolen kohinoor diamond.
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BlahBlah
Jul 30, 2014 07:13pm
@Sayyar Khan It is safe and sound in the UK. If it had not been taken, it would still be in the UK in some corrupt Pakistani politician's secret bank locker anyway.
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eighteenth smith
Jul 31, 2014 11:08am
absolutely worthless and meaningless news.
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hamid shafiq
Aug 01, 2014 12:40pm
@Dr. Cajetan Coelho i totally agree and like your comment which more is than related to things and money.
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