In pictures: Royal Academy galleries

1 of 6 A series of newly-restored galleries at the Royal Academy of Arts in London were opened by Prince Charles on Friday.

2 of 6 The 18th Century rooms have been refurbished with a £3m donation from Reading FC chairman John Madejski.

3 of 6 Previously closed to the public, the galleries have been renamed the John Madejski Fine Rooms.

4 of 6 Featuring neo-Palladian architecture, they have cost £6m and taken four years to restore.

5 of 6 The rooms will be open to the public from 13 March, featuring works by Turner, Constable, Reynolds and Hockney.

6 of 6 Highlights include an Edgar Degas bronze sculpture of a young ballet dancer loaned by Mr Madejski.