Melania Trump and Queen Camilla View Queen Mary's Dolls' House at Windsor Castle

Queen Mary's Dolls' House

• 👑 Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the world's largest, was viewed by Melania Trump and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
• 🏗️ Built by architect Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1924, it took three years to construct and reflects everyday royal life with intricate detail.
• 🍷 The house features a saloon, library, a fully stocked wine cellar, and a garden, showcasing its grandeur.

Miniature Books and Artistry

• 📚 The doll's house contains miniature books, including beautifully bound editions from the 1920s by leading bookbinders.
• ✍️ A notable item is a recreation of Tom's recipe of my roast chicken, handwritten to fit the miniature scale.
• 🕵️‍♂️ It also features a miniature Sherlock Holmes story, "How Watson Learned the Trick," with the writer taking about two weeks to create the text.

Historical Significance and Royal Connections

• 📜 The collection includes a copy of a book related to George the 3rd being replaced with the Forest of Washington, highlighting early American literary connections.
• 👑 The doll's house was inspired by Queen Mary and intended to reflect royal life, with its creation supported by King George V.
• 🖼️ The visit also touched upon other treasures within the Royal Library, including works by Canaletto, Dürer, and Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical sketches.

Children's Activities and Royal Engagement

• 🎨 Children were observed creating their own stories and miniature illustrations, practicing their artistic skills.
• 🗣️ They were engaged in making a story about a prophet, demonstrating creative storytelling and miniature art.
• 👋 Melania Trump and Queen Camilla interacted with the children, observing their creative process and the miniature artwork they were producing.