Secrets of Royal Travel

Episode 2 | Secrets of the Royal Flight

From the earliest days of flight, the royal family has loved to fly in style. We lift the curtain on 5 star regal luxury at 30,000 ft and tell the story of a royal love affair that shows no signs of abating.

Episode 2 | Secrets of the Royal Flight

43m 5s

From the earliest days of flight, the royal family has loved to fly in style. We lift the curtain on 5 star regal luxury at 30,000 ft and tell the story of a royal love affair that shows no signs of abating.

Previews + Extras

  • The Comet: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Comet

    S1 E2 - 2m 15s

    A point of pride for the British, the Comet was the first commercial airliner ever made. The craft brought luxury to aircraft travel.

  • The Helicopter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Helicopter

    S1 E2 - 2m 4s

    The British monarchy were some of the first to adopt the helicopter to fly, even using helicopters to deliver their mail.

  • Episode 2 Preview | Secrets of the Royal Flight: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview | Secrets of the Royal Flight

    S1 E2 - 30s

    From the earliest days of flight, the royal family has loved to fly in style. We lift the curtain on 5 star regal luxury at 30,000 ft and tell the story of a royal love affair that shows no signs of abating.

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