See a special selection of royal images in jubilee year

Event: Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton
Dates: to April 22nd
Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum

This is a special year for Great Britain and its monarch, so art fans heading to the capital next month could take the opportunity to see an exhibition which celebrates the life of Elizabeth Windsor.

Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton hosted by the Victoria and Albert Museum gives a unique insight into the ruler's life and people could complete the royal experience by staying in a palatial 5 star hotel in London

This year, the Queen celebrates her 60th year on the throne and for over 40 years photographer Cecil Beaton has been capturing images of her the general public rarely get to see.

Highlights include the Queen's coronation in 1953 and intimate photos of her and a new-born Prince Charles.

Loyal subjects on a London weekend break may want to combine the exhibit with a spot of afternoon tea served in Palm Court before they retire for a regal night's sleep in a luxury London hotel such as The Langham.

Posted by Rupert Jones