Hi-tech illusions bring Queen Victoria's palace to life in UK Summer exhibition

SUMMARY

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth visited an exhibition dedicated to her great-great-grandmother Victoria on Wednesday, which uses cutting-edge technology to recreate Buckingham Palace as it was during the 19th century. Visitors will see projections and illusions showing the vibrant colours of the palace interiors before Victoria's eldest son Edward VII redecorated it predominantly in white and gold. They will also see aspects of Victoria's motherly side, including a casket containing the baby teeth of her children and white marble casts of some of their limbs.

By ReutersJul 18, 2019 11:06:59 AM IST (Published)

Sketches by Queen Victoria and writing is seen in one of her journals on display at a special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria which marks this year's Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace in London. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Employees pose as they view a dessert course menu setting on display in the State Dining Room as part of a special exhibition. REUTERS/Toby Melville

A projection display of a ball dance is seen as part of a special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria. REUTERS/Toby Melville

An employee poses with one of Queen Victoria's children's dresses. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Curator Amanda Foreman poses as she views Queen Victoria's piano. REUTERS/Toby Melville

A casket containing teeth of Queen Victoria's children is seen on display. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Curator Amanda Foreman poses as she views Queen Victoria's piano. REUTERS/Toby Melville

An employee poses as she views Queen Victoria's throne. REUTERS/Toby Melville