How Victoria modernized Britain's monarchy

The ballroom, the centerpiece of the exhibition, utilizes a combination of old and new visual technologies, such as the Pepper's Ghost holographic effect that was invented by Victorians and first used in 1860.

During their time together at Buckingham Palace, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert held three magnificent costume balls. Queen Victoria's costume for the Stuart Ball is another of the highlights at the exhibition.

The Queen wrote a detailed account of the occasion in her journal and commented: "I was so proud and pleased to see my beloved Albert looking so handsome, truly royal and distinguished, and so much admired. I must say our costumes were beautifully made".