Treasures of Buckingham Palace: Queen Victoria's Erard piano

In the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace sits a spectacular grand Erard Piano. Crafted in the mid-1850s for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, this piano is adorned with intricate gilded details of cherubs and mischievous monkeys, the Queen's taste for unique decor was evident. Known for their love of music, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert often hosted renowned musicians at Buckingham Palace. Despite her later years of solitude, Queen Victoria found solace in music, delighting in the performances of her children in the Palace.