LONDON — Buckingham Palace has unveiled a major transformation of its historic Picture Gallery, bringing 120 masterpieces from the Royal Collection together for visitors during the palace's 2026 summer opening.

The new presentation nearly doubles the number of paintings displayed, rising from 63 to 120 works. The collection includes masterpieces associated with artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Caravaggio and Johan Zoffany, giving visitors a broader view of the artistic heritage held by the Royal Collection.

The re-display is one of the most significant changes to the gallery in a generation. Royal Collection curators used historic watercolours, photographs, inventories and architectural plans to rethink how the paintings are arranged and restore elements of the room's historic appearance.

The installation reportedly required 875 hours of work, reflecting the scale of the project and the care involved in presenting the collection within one of Buckingham Palace's most important reception rooms.

The revamped gallery is expected to strengthen London's appeal to art lovers, heritage visitors and international tourists, while giving the public greater access to works from one of Britain's most significant historic collections.

The transformation places royal art and heritage firmly in the spotlight this summer, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience a substantially expanded selection of historic masterpieces in their original palace setting.