Sir Roy Strong

In his new publication "The Elizabethan Image: An Introduction to English Portraiture, 1558–1603" leading historian Sir Roy Strong returns with fresh eyes to the subject closest to his heart, Queen Elizabeth I, her court and our first Elizabethan age. In this richly illustrated volume, from famous…

Sir Roy Strong's most recent volume of diaries, Scenes and Apparitions: The Roy Strong Diaries 1988-2003 was published on 3rd November. This weekend The Times commented 'we knew Strong had an lacerating wit and an elegant pen, here we see the depth of his humanity...magnificently readible...Strong…

Many congratulations to Sir Roy Strong who has been appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) for service to culture. Sir Roy was presented with the award by the Dean of Westminster on Friday 22nd April 2016.

Many congratulations to Sir Roy Strong who has been made a Companion of Honour in the Queen’s New Year Honours. This award, founded in June 1917 by King George V is for outstanding achievements in the arts, literature, music, science, politics, industry, and religion. Sir Roy, who celebrated his…

Sir Roy Strong and Kate Williams celebrate and look back on the life and reign of both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, as she prepares to become the longest reigning British Monarch, The Queen's Longest Reign: Elizabeth & Victoria. Tune in on Monday 7th September at 9pm on BBC One.

To celebrate the 80th birthday of acclaimed art historian Sir Roy Strong, BBC Four will be broadcasting profile piece When Worsley met Roy: Sir Roy Strong at 80 on Sunday 23rd August at 8.05pm on BBC Four.