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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.
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Schedule

  • Secrets of the Royal Palaces: Royal Scandals: TVSS: Iconic

    Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Royal Scandals

    Saturday
    Oct 17

    1 Hour

    Art scandal of the forged masterpieces in King Charles' Dumfries House; a failed 2023 assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle; a 2021 theft of valuable items from Buckingham Palace.
  • Secrets of the Royal Palaces: Royal Scandals: TVSS: Iconic

    Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Royal Scandals

    Sunday
    Oct 18

    1 Hour

    Art scandal of the forged masterpieces in King Charles' Dumfries House; a failed 2023 assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle; a 2021 theft of valuable items from Buckingham Palace.
  • Secrets of the Royal Palaces: Royal Duty: TVSS: Iconic

    Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Royal Duty

    Saturday
    Oct 24

    1 Hour

    Controversy around Russian spy Anthony Blunt's long stay at the Palace in the 1980s; tumultuous history of the Scottish Crown Jewels; Diana's ascent to fashion icon; Princess of Wales' first international speech.
  • Secrets of the Royal Palaces: Royal Duty: TVSS: Iconic

    Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Royal Duty

    Sunday
    Oct 25

    1 Hour

    Controversy around Russian spy Anthony Blunt's long stay at the Palace in the 1980s; tumultuous history of the Scottish Crown Jewels; Diana's ascent to fashion icon; Princess of Wales' first international speech.

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