As part of the Online International Summer School we will be offering a series of Talks, not just from the RSN, but also related areas that would not normally be possible with physical conferences.   Here we reveal details of three of the special Talks.

Tracy Teasdale worked for many years at the D Day Museum in Portsmouth and was there when it was re-presented and became the D Day Story. She will give us detailed information about the Overlord Embroidery made by the RSN to tell this powerful narrative, and about the museum and the way in which the embroidery is appreciated by those who come to see it.

Caroline de Guitaut is Deputy Surveyor of The Queen’s Works of Art at the Royal Collection Trust in London. She has been responsible for many exhibitions at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences, including the Coronation Exhibition of 2013 which featured three items made by the RSN including the Robe of State.  She will be talking about some of the challenges of looking after and telling the stories of The Royal Collection which has a very wide range of objects.

The RSN’s first Royal connection was with Princess Helena, officially known as Princess Christian of Schleswig Holstein, and Queen Victoria’s third daughter. This lecture by RSN Chief Executive and Archivist, Dr Susan Kay-Williams, will explore the life of Princess Helena and particularly her 50-year connection with the RSN as a driving force, spokeswoman, saleswoman, fundraiser, advocate and devoted servant.

These Talks are only available to people who have signed up for our Online International Summer School, (and you can join them live or at a time that better suits you over the two weeks of the Summer School). More information on additional Talks is coming soon!

There is still time to join us in July, whether just for one class or for the week.

Read more about our Online International Summer School 2021.

Images show: RSN Embroiderers working on the Overlord Embroidery and Coronation Robe of Her Majesty The Queen and the Official Opening of the RSN in Exhibition Road, London.