Charles II

Should he take after Charles I or Charles II? It is time for the new king to set his artistic agenda

The coronation is a good moment to assess the direction of travel of Charles III, the most accomplished artist yet to take the throne

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Missing Leonardo link: writer discovers that Da Vinci's anatomy drawings were owned by Charles II

New book hopes research of papers belonging to the king's physician will lead to further "eureka" moments

Scotland has just four per cent of the Royal Collection—it's time it got a fairer share

The Queen has seven Rembrandts, 29 Van Dycks and 52 Canalettos, yet not one is on long-term display in Scotland

Women of the court of Charles II

On view at the National Portrait Gallery, London