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S3E302
Hampton Court
April 01, 2023
An expensive nine-year war with Louis XIV of France prevents William III from knocking down Hampton Court. Kate Williams explores how St. James's Palace doctors killed their queen, why a young African prince is buried in Windsor, and how Queen Anne had two close confidantes fighting over her.
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Kensington Palace
S4E408
How Nottingham House was renovated by William III and turned into Kensington Palace.
Osborne House
S4E407
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House in 1840 as their perfect hideaway.
Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs
S4E405
Henry VIII made Hampton Court a palace masterpiece that could help track his household.
Greenwich Palace
S4E404
Exploring Greenwich Palace, which includes Henry VIII's wine cellar and the Queen's house....
Westminster
S4E402
Secrets of Westminster, including a secret tunnel and hologram portrait of the Queen.
Kensington
S3E306
A gap in succession made way for George I of Hanover to refurbish Kensington Palace.
Brighton Pavilion
S3E305
Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace.
Sandringham
S3E304
Britain's royal palaces are rich in untold history, incredible artworks, and many tales.
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