THE V&A in Dundee to receive a Royal visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Prince William will officially open the £80m new museum on Tuesday 29 January.
The dramatic new addition to Dundee's waterfront opened to the public in September.
The Duchess of Cambridge is the first Royal Patron of the V&A.
The new design museum, designed by Kengo Kuma, has attracted 380,000 visitors thus far.
Philip Long, Director of V&A Dundee, said: “We are honoured to be welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to officially open V&A Dundee.
"This official opening marks the beginning of a very exciting year for V&A Dundee, with upcoming exhibitions on videogames, robots and the future of design.
"Through an eclectic programme, we aim to inspire people and provoke discussion about the role of design in everyone’s lives.”
Lord Lieutenant Ian Borthwick, Lord Provost of Dundee, said: "I am delighted to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to V&A Dundee.
"This magnificent building is continuing to raise the city’s global profile and celebrates Scotland’s rich cultural heritage.
"Dundee is a UNESCO City of Design, a place where culture is helping to transform people’s lives. This museum has had huge benefits for the people of Dundee. It is continuing to bring tourism into our city, improve our reputation and create vitally important jobs."
As well as changing visiting exhibitions, the museum has permanent Scottish Design Galleries which feature 300 exhibits.
The first major show, Ocean Liners: Speed and Style, runs until 24 February.
The next visiting show will be Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt, from 20 April to 8 September this year.
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