Elegance of Edwardian royal glamour on display at Buckingham Palace

"The Edwardians: Age of Elegance", which opened on Friday at the King's Gallery in Buckingham Palace, brings together more than 300 works from the Royal Collection that will be on display until November 23. Photography was still in its infancy but it allowed thousands of pictures of the new queen to be seen around the world, turning her into fashion icon and symbol of elegance of the times.

The exhibition also includes works collected by Alexandra and Edward's son, who became George V and was crowned in June 1911, with his wife Mary. Several rooms are dedicated to the royal couple's travels across five continents. Visitors can admire paintings and water colours by prominent artists.