Windsor Beauties

The ‘Windsor Beauties’ by Sir Peter Lely are 10 portraits of women at the court of Charles II. They were brought together by Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, in the 1660s to show the community of women she knew. They have been on display at Hampton Court Palace since the 19th century.

The Windsor Beauties were one of the main inspirations behind the Permissible Beauty portraits.

You can find out more about the Windsor Beauties by exploring The Royal Collection Trust website.

Read about the the Communication Gallery at Hampton Court Palace and the recent re-hang of its picture display in this blog by Brett Dolman.