Francesca in our armour conservation studio shares why she loves her job: Armours are steel exoskeletons, so working with them gives you a real sense of shape and size of the people who wore them; it feels very personal. #AskAConservator

Today we're taking part in #AskAConservator Day. Our conservators are a highly skilled team who work with a variety of different objects to maintain and conserve the Royal Collection. Look out for posts from across our conservation teams as they share insights into their work.

Queen Victoria’s first daughter, Princess Victoria, sketched this ballet dancer when she was 15 years old. #WorldBalletDay
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Happy birthday to Italian sculptor Antonio Canova, born #otd in 1757. He used a single marble block for this magnificent depiction of the Roman gods, Mars and Venus. They represent War and Peace. See the sculpture in the Marble Hall of Buckingham Palace. bit.ly/3DkMeRj

Remember that the #clock sgoback tonight if you’re in the UK. This longcase #clock , topped by a figure of Father Time, was purchased by George III and appears in a portrait of Queen Charlotte with her 2 eldest children at Buckingham House, by the artist Zoffany.

It’s #NationalCatDay in the US, and we’d like to introduce you to Silvia. This sweet little cat was painted for the Library of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.

With so much to see and do at #WindsorCastle , take a look at our list of recommendations to make your visit extra special. bit.ly/3RDDE5w

There's good availability still for #BuckinghamPalace guided tours taking place in November. And don’t forget we have special family-friendly options too. bit.ly/3zaUCkZ

Every month, we welcome people living with dementia and their support givers to the historic Abbey Strand Learning Centre, Edinburgh, for a fun morning with refreshments, an interactive short talk, and craft activity.
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If you’re visiting our #Japan exhibition this week, why not also check out Japan Week Festival event in London from today until 1 Nov, celebrating Japanese culture and food.