Episodes
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Kensington Palace
S4 E408 - 43m 38s
How, in 1698, Nottingham House was bought and renovated by William III, turning it into Kensington Palace. Plus; the event where Princess Diana wore her famous revenge dress.
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Osborne House
S4 E407 - 43m 50s
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House in 1840 as their perfect hideaway on the Isle of Wight. Plus the TV battle over the broadcast of the Queen Mother's funeral.
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St James's Palace
S4 E406 - 43m 15s
Exploring the palace at the heart of the monarchy. Plus, a look at Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Royal Yacht Britannia and the three fabulous Faberge eggs in the royal collection.
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Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs
S4 E405 - 43m 39s
Henry VIII turned Hampton Court into a palace masterpiece, including the Great Hall, where visiting dignitaries were entertained and where the king could keep an eye on his household.
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Greenwich Palace
S4 E404 - 43m 29s
Exploring Greenwich, the great lost palace, which includes Henry VIII's wine cellar and the Queen's house.
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Windsor Castle
S4 E403 - 43m 24s
Windsor Castle is the largest permanently lived-in castle in the world, and it’s still packed with secrets.
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Westminster
S4 E402 - 43m 28s
Exploring the secrets of Westminster, which is owned by the monarch, including a secret tunnel, a hologram portrait of the Queen and a look at how Charles II dabbled in cannibalism.
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Buckingham Palace
S4 E401 - 43m 36s
Historian Kate Williams reveals the accidental origins of Buckingham Palace, which is constantly evolving.
Schedule
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Secrets of the Royal Palaces
St James's Palace
Sunday
Nov 10
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
Nov 17
1 Hour
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Osborne House serves as their perfect hideaway.
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