History

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: Windsor Castle: TVSS: Iconic

    Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Windsor Castle

    Sunday
    Mar 1

    1 Hour

    Exploring the secrets of Windsor Castle, the largest permanently lived-in castle in the world.
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    Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Greenwich Palace

    Sunday
    Mar 1

    1 Hour

    Exploring Greenwich, the lost palace, and a look at the Gold State Coach.
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    Secrets of the Royal Palaces: Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs: TVSS: Iconic

    Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs

    Sunday
    Mar 8

    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

    1 Hour

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

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