Secrets of the Royal Palaces

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.

Schedule

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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs

Sunday
Mar 8

9:00 pm

1 Hour

Henry VIII turned Hampton Court into a palace masterpiece, complete with the Great Hall.
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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

St James's Palace

Sunday
Mar 8

10:00 pm

1 Hour

Exploring St. James's, the palace at the heart of the monarchy, built by Henry VIII.
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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Osborne House

Sunday
Mar 15

9:00 pm

1 Hour

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Osborne House serves as their perfect hideaway.
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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Kensington Palace

Sunday
Mar 15

10:00 pm

1 Hour

William III renovates Nottingham House, turning it into Kensington Palace.

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