What Can I Expect

An invitation to look around The King's Gallery! Our packages for two include entrance tickets to The King's Gallery and a dining option of your choice at the historic Royal Horseguards Hotel. 

Originally built as a private chapel for Queen Victoria, The King's Gallery was bombed and destroyed in the Second World War. Having been re-built, the building became a museum space to house selections of some of the Monarchy's most prized artworks and artefacts.

At the request of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the space was renovated and extended in time for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of 2002. A bi-annual programme of changing exhibitions allows for up to 450 pieces of the Royal Collection to be displayed at any one time.

And indeed, The King's Gallery is a small and perfectly-formed Royal museum. Most importantly, many of the items on display have never been seen in public before. Many of them are gifts that have been given to the Royal Family over the decades and centuries. And some artefacts are hundreds of years old - and all in impeccable condition.

Most exhibitions are themed and all are steeped in history. No matter which exhibition you get to see during your visit, all the pieces are national treasures. As you might imagine, curating displays using items from the Royal Collection means there is plenty of choice!

After The King's Gallery visit, it's just a gentle stroll down to the Royal Horseguards Hotel on the Embankment, where your table awaits in the decadent dining rooms. Choose from afternoon tea with or without a glass of fizz, or a two-course luncheon with seasonal dishes. A great way to round off your visit to The King's Gallery. Buy your packages for two online now.

When Is It Available

• The King's Gallery  Open Thursdays to Mondays (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
• Complete closure on 26th December

• Royal Horseguards Hotel  Not available on Bank Holidays
• Afternoon tea is served from 13:00-16:30
• Bookings must be made at least 14 working days in advance and are subject to availability
• Please note: opening times and dates are subject to close due at short notice
• Vouchers must be booked and redeemed before 23rd November 2025

Suitable For

• Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult

Spectators

• Not suitable for spectators

Anything Else

• Once you have booked your date tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
• Image Credits: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2024

Menu

Sample Menus   -

subject to seasonal changes    

Afternoon Tea Menu

Sweet Treats

Lemon meringue pie 

Strawberry tart 

Chocolate eclair 

Gin and lime pebble 

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Sandwiches

Cucumber and cream cheese fingers 

Egg mayo and cress fingers 

Smoked salmon fingers

Ham and English mustard fingers 

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Fruit scone or plain scone 

with strawberry & raspberry jam and Cornish clotted cream

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Choice of Tea 

English, Breakfast, Strawberry & Cream (The Royal Horseguards' unique blend)

Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Mint, Green, Fruit, Chamomile

    

Opt for the sparkling option and you will also receive a glass of Prosecco each

2 Course Lunch Menu

Choose a starter and main or main and dessert

Starters

Red Pepper Hummus Heritage tomato, radish, black olive crumb, crispy pitta (vg) 

Confit Chicken & Apricot Compressed Pave Piccalilli, baby leaves, sourdough crostini

Quinoa Salad Avocado, mixed peppers, chickpea, radish, cress (vg)

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Mains

Double-Cooked Chicken Supreme Whipped potato, braised leeks, carrots, wild mushroom crème, thyme reduction

Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet & Tiger Prawns Asian greens, sticky rice, Thai-flavoured coconut broth, scallions, red chillies 

Carrot & Coriander Risotto Cauliflower beignets, baby carrots, shaved vegan cheese, chive oil (gf, v, vg)

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Desserts

Earl Grey-Infused Panna Cotta Berry compote, pistachio crumb (v)

Chocolate & Orange Tranche Chocolate sauce, mint (v) 

Exotic Fruit Salad