Sir Hugh Roberts | |
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Born | Hugh Ashley Roberts 20 April 1948 Portsmouth, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Art historian and curator |
Spouse | Jane, Lady Roberts |
Children | 2 |
Sir Hugh Ashley Roberts GCVO FSA (born 20 April 1948)[1] is a British art historian and curator.[2]
He was the Director of the Royal Collection, the art collection of the British Royal Family, and Surveyor of the Queen's Works of Art, whose office is responsible for the care and maintenance of the royal collection of works of art owned by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom in an official capacity.
Roberts was closely involved in the restoration of Windsor Castle, a medieval castle and royal residence located in Windsor, Berkshire, England, notable for its long association with the British Royal Family and its architecture after its 1992 fire.
Sir Hugh Roberts, Director of the Royal Collection and Surveyor of the Queen's Works of Art, 1996–2010; now Surveyor Emeritus, 64