Royal Family to show Fabergé treasures

The objects, amassed since Queen Victoria’s reign and described as the world’s finest collection of the Russian jeweller’s work, will dazzle visitors when they go on display from July.

The exhibition’s curator, Caroline de Guitaut, said: “The British royal collection of Fabergé is unique and gives a remarkable insight into the dynastic relationships between the British, Danish and Russian royal families.”

“The exhibition shows a royal enthusiasm for Fabergé that has lasted more than 100 years.”

The exhibition will showcase pieces acquired by the monarchy from Queen Victoria to the Prince of Wales.

Victoria was the first reigning monarch to own an object made by the famous jeweller – a lavish notebook, a gift to mark her diamond jubilee – while Prince Charles has loaned some Fabergé pieces he has been given over the years, including a desk seal in the shape of a frog.