Princess of Wales unveils vibrant V&A East art show packed with drama, design and royal flair
Kate's Makers and Creators exhibition aims to show how historic objects influence modern fashion, design, film and art.
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It will be unveiled today and be on view until early 2026 at the V&A East Storehouse, which opened in May.
It is on view as part of V&A East Storehouse's extensive free self-guided experience until early 2026.
Kate has picked objects including a watercolour of a forest glade by author Beatrix Potter.
There is also a costume from The Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty.
The collection is one of more than 100 changing mini displays at the public facility in Stratford, East London
Kate visited the V&A East Storehouse museum in East London last month.
The princess, who is the V&A's royal patron, was given a tour and told how the archives are cared for and displayed.
Her Royal Highness met with the curatorial team and found out more about why objects are collected, and how they are cared for, conserved and displayed.
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