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Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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Westminster
Historian Kate Williams (Prince Philip: For Queen and Country; The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign) explores more stories about the residences of the British monarchy. Guiding the viewer through the art, architecture and recent events are specialist historians, royal commentators and ex-royal staff members who share the behind-the-scenes palace stories that have shaped the modern royal family.
TV Schedule
Season 5
Love and Marriage
S5E501
Includes the “Squidgygate” phone recording of Princess Diana at Sandringham with James...
Private Life
S5E502
Recounts the royal family’s race to Balmoral Castle during Queen Elizabeth’s final hours...
Royal Scandals
S5E503
Details the art scandal of the forged masterpieces in King Charles’ Dumfries House and more....
Royal Duty
S5E504
Includes the controversy around Russian spy Anthony Blunt’s stay at the Palace in the '80s...
Season 4
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.
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