In Pictures: Looks familiar... Queen shown works contained in Royal Collection
The Queen laughed as Royal Academy of Arts president Christopher Le Brun said it was effectively her artworks on display when she visited the venue to see an exhibition of paintings collected by Charles I.
Did you know that since 1768 the Sovereign has been known as the @royalacademy's 'Patron, Protector and Supporter'? pic.twitter.com/HjprhoIJoj
-- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 20, 2018
The @royalacademy's 250th anniversary is being marked with a transformative development, designed by Sir David Chipperfield RA - this will provide 70% more space than the original Burlington House footprint. #TheNewRApic.twitter.com/dBuqOHDKGO
-- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 20, 2018
The Queen is shown some George III paperwork, including the 'Instrument of Foundation', which was signed by The King on 10 December 1768.
Find out more about the @royalacademy & George III: https://t.co/wEBJ65Izm9pic.twitter.com/jfgGledTyi
-- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 20, 2018
As Her Majesty departed the @royalacademy she received a beautiful posy - thank you!
Read the full story of the visit: https://t.co/dZBfaUEizypic.twitter.com/rVgN7fLnjE
-- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 20, 2018
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