Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album

A Victorian Photo Session

Ever wonder why Victorians always look so still and rigid in their photos? Staying completely still for 20 seconds, while relying on headstones and columns for stability, made portrait photography a challenge in the 1850s. Watch Lucy Worsley take on the tough task.

A Victorian Photo Session

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    Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album

    S1 E1 - 54m 36s

    Explore how the royal family has shaped their image with photography, from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana to Prince Harry. From official portraits to tabloid snapshots, the camera has been the Crown’s confidante, messenger — and nemesis.

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