A Julien's Auctions press preview at The Peninsula London brought The King's Trust 50th Anniversary Auction featuring The Phil Collins Archive into the world with hundreds of personal items donated by Phil and Jill Collins, coming to auction in November 2026.

The archive spans 1980 to 1995 — the stretch of Collins's career that took in his peak years as a solo artist and his time fronting Genesis. The items come directly from his personal collection: stage clothes, instruments, handwritten documents, screen-worn pieces, and personal correspondence. Most of it has never been publicly seen before.

Among the highlight lots is the outfit Collins wore at Live Aid on July 13, 1985 — the day he performed at Wembley in the morning, flew to Philadelphia on Concorde, and took the stage at JFK Stadium in the afternoon. The patterned shirt and khaki cargo pants are estimated at $40,000 – $60,000.

Other standouts include a Premier 1035 snare drum played by Collins through the 1970s and 80s, signed with a self-portrait doodle and a personal note on the batter head; two pages of handwritten working lyrics to Genesis's "That's All," with visible differences from the final released version; the pinstripe suit worn on screen during his Miami Vice guest appearance; a Grammy nomination certificate for "Two Hearts"; and a handwritten letter to Beat Magazine with original annotated photographs.

The King’s Trust

This auction marks the charity's 50th anniversary. All proceeds go directly to The King's Trust, which has supported more than 1.5 million young people across the UK and around the world.

Phil Collins has been involved with The King's Trust — formerly The Prince's Trust — since 1982, when he appeared at the charity's first-ever rock concert. He became its first Ambassador under the then Prince Charles and has remained closely connected to the organization for over four decades, supporting mentoring programs, music workshops, and fundraising events.

Jill Collins, who organized and curated the archive, explained: "Phil and I realized we had a treasure trove of items spanning the years 1980 to 1995, and that this would be the ideal opportunity to share them with fans who will become the caretakers of Phil's memorabilia while helping support such a worthwhile cause."

How to Bid

The auction takes place in London in November 2026, with the session beginning at 10:00 AM PT. Register now to be ready to bid when items become available. Bidding available in person, online, and by phone through Julien's Auctions.

To learn more about The King's Trust, visit kingstrust.org.uk.

1985 Live Aid Stage-Worn Outfit

A patterned button-down top and pair of khaki cargo pants, stage-worn by Phil Collins during his historic performance at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on July 13, 1985.

Collins made history at Live Aid by becoming the only artist to perform on two continents in one day. He played at London's Wembley Stadium, took a Concorde flight to Philadelphia, and performed at JFK Stadium, solo and with Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin.

He famously quipped about his 1985 Live Aid appearance: "Why am I playing at both Wembley and Philadelphia? Because I'm mad, that's why."

Live Aid was a charity event held simultaneously in the UK and the USA, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the ongoing famine in Ethiopia. The concerts were billed as the global jukebox and drew over 170,000 people in London and Philadelphia, inspiring similar events around the world. Live Aid had an estimated television audience of 1.9 billion across 150 nations, nearly 40% of the world's population at the time.

Est. $40,000 – $60,000

Played Signed Premier 1035 Snare Drum, Chrome

Signed in Collins's own hand with an illustrated self-portrait at the kit and an inscription: "This drum was used by me during the 70's + 80's / Be nice to it!"

Est. $6,000 – $8,000

Genesis “That’s All” Handwritten Working Lyrics

Two sheets of working lyrics, on lined notebook paper, to the song “That’s All” by Genesis, handwritten by Phil Collins in black ink.

The working lyrics include variations from the final version including “Just as I think it’s going alright / I found out I’m wrong, when I thought I was right / It’s always the same, kind of a game to me,” as opposed to the final version: “Just as I thought it was goin' alright / I found out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right / It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all.”

Other variations include, on this version: “I could leave but I won’t go / Though my heart might tell me so / It’s an odd trick but it still works every time,” as opposed to the final version: “I could leave, but I won't go / Though my heart might tell me so / I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes.”

Released in October of 1983, “That’s All” served as the second single from the band’s self-titled album, Genesis, and became their first top 10 hit in the United States.

Est. $6,000 – $8,000

1985 “Miami Vice” Screen-Worn Pin Stripe Suit

A striped two-piece suit screen-worn by Phil Collins on the Season 2 Episode 12 of the smash hit TV Show Miami Vice. The episode of the iconic series titled, “Phil the Shill,” aired onDecember 13, 1985. Collins' music was integral to the show, most notably the iconic, dialogue-free use of "In the Air Tonight" in the pilot episode.

Est. $2,500 – $3,500

1993 “Both Sides Of The Story” Music Video-Worn Tweed Coat

A Willi Smith design, grey wool tweed, double-breasted overcoat, worn by Phil Collins in the 1993 music video for “Both Sides Of The Story.”

Est. $3,000 – $5,000

1985 Photo-Worn Button-Down Shirt

A short-sleeved, abstract print button-down shirt, worn by Phil Collins in a 1985 photography session taken by Lynn Goldsmith during No Jacket Required era.

Est. $2,000 – $3,000

1987 Stage-Worn Striped Pants

A pair of “Nino Cerruti” striped dress pants, stage-worn by Phil Collins on multiple occasions, including during a performance with Genesis in support of their album Invisible Touch at The Brendan Byrne Arena (Meadowlands Arena) on May 30, 1987, in East Rutherford, New Jersey; and on stage in New York, NY, circa 1983.

Est. $2,000 – $3,000

Handwritten Letter to “Beat” Magazine with Annotated Photographs

A letter, handwritten by Phil Collins on floral stationery, to Beat Magazine, which reads: “I apologize for the notebook, it is my wife's!!! Thanks again for your friendliness on our last visit. Enclosed are a couple of pics of me which hopefully you could include in the drummer's book. The playing picture is not very recent, but it’s the only one I could get hold of quickly. My cymbal set-up carries so much that I’ve just put down a cymbal setup I use more than others. Also enclosed are the albums that I have played on, maybe you could use these instead of any prepared information, as there’s quite a lot! I would be honored to appear in the book, so I hope everything’s of good enough quality. Thanks again, Phil Collins.”

The back of the letter shows the list of albums played on by Collins, as mentioned in the letter, with stars beside “The Best Ones,” according to Collins.

Together with the two original black and white photographs mentioned by Collins in the letter, with the annotated cymbal setup, drawn by Collins on the back of a photo in black ink.

Est. $2,000 – $3,000

1983 Stage-Worn Suspenders

A pair of striped suspenders, stage-worn by Phil Collins on multiple occasions, including at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, November 11, 1983; and in 1983 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.

Est. $1,000 - $2,000

Signed and Illustrated Remo Drumhead

A Remo drumhead, signed in black marker by Phil Collins: “Thanks for your generosity! Love, Phil Collins,” with a doodle of a stick figure playing the drums.

Est. $1,000 - $2,000

1982 Stage-Worn “Phil Collins” Striped Tie with Photo

A striped “Phil Collins” logo necktie, stage-worn by Phil Collins on multiple occasions, including in 1982 at the Perkins Palace in Pasadena, California; during an interview at MTV Studios, New York, New York, December 8, 1982; and on stage in Chicago, IL on December 12, 1982. Includes an original 11.25 x 14 inch photograph, from Collins' collection, featuring the singer wearing the tie on stage.

Est. $800 – $1200

1988 "Two Hearts" Grammy Nomination Certificate

A Grammy Award nomination certificate which reads: "The National Trustees of the Academy of National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc. Present this Certificate to / Philip Collins, Ltd. / Publisher of the Grammy Award-Winning Composition / Two Hearts from ‘Bruster’ (By Phil Collins & Lamont Dozier) / In the Category of: / Best Song Written Specifically For a Motion Picture of Television / For the Awards Year 1988.”

As well as creating the “Two Hearts” for the film’s soundtrack, Collins played the lead role of the great train robber, Buster Edwards.” “Two Hearts” Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts in early 1989, with worldwide success including #6 in the UK.

Est. $800 – $1,200