Secrets of the Royal Palaces

  

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Secrets of the Royal PalacesThe secrets of Queen Victoria's Palaces, including the romantic hideaway designed for her by Prince Albert, and the philandering antics of her son Bertie, nicknamed Edward the Caresser. (S5 Ep3)[S]Mon, Jan 12, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesUncovering the secrets of palace entertaining, from Wayne Sleep teaching Princess Diana how to dance, to the Buckingham Palace party that almost went up in flames. (S5 Ep1) [S]Thu, Jan 8, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesWe uncover secret stories of palace duty: including Queen Elizabeth II's final balcony appearance; how not to look after the Crown Jewels; and Kate's first palace assignment abroad. (S4 Ep4)[S]Wed, Jan 7, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesShocking stories, as Diana confesses all to a member of staff, King Charles tries to move out his scandal-hit brother, plus Queen Victoria's favourite lapdog's link to a massacre. (S4 Ep3)[S]Tue, Jan 6, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesThis episode uncovers secret stories of palace private life, beginning with the royal family's race to be by Queen Elizabeth II's side in her final moments at Balmoral. (S4 Ep2) [S]Mon, Jan 5, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesThis episode uncovers secret stories of love and marriage including the mystery of Squidgygate: Princess Diana's intimate Sandringham phone conversations with her 'friend' James Gilbey. (S4 Ep1)[S]Fri, Dec 12, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesWindsor Castle is the largest permanently lived-in castle in the world, still packed with secrets. Plus, a look at how Princess Margret's tax bill was sorted after her death in 2002. (S3 Ep3)[S]Tue, Dec 9, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesHow, 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. (S3 Ep8)[S]Mon, Dec 8, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesHenry VIII turned Hampton Court into a palace masterpiece, including the Great Hall, where visiting dignitaries were entertained and the king could keep an eye on his household. (S3 Ep5)[S]Fri, Dec 5, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesExploring Greenwich, the great lost palace. Plus, a look at the Gold State Coach, kept in the Royal Mews. And Kate Williams reveals the secret sex life of Lady Katherine Grey. (S3 Ep4)[S]Thu, Dec 4, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesExploring the secrets of Westminster, which is owned by the monarch, including a hidden tunnel, a hologram portrait of the Queen and a look at how Charles II dabbled in cannibalism. (S3 Ep2)[S]Wed, Dec 3, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesThe series exposing untold royal histories. Historian Kate Williams reveals the accidental origins of Buckingham Palace, and the most haphazard royal wedding in history. (S3 Ep1)[S]Tue, Dec 2, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesBuckingham Palace is known throughout the world as the headquarters of the royal family, and is one of our most recognisable palaces. (S2 Ep8)[S]Mon, Dec 1, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesKensington Palace had always been a party palace but a gap in succession made way for the foreign import of George I of Hanover and his refurbishments. (S2 Ep6)[S]Thu, Nov 27, 6:00 pm556 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesBrighton's Royal Pavilion was built by Prince Regent, George IV in 1787. He took a small beach house and turned it into a flamboyant multi-domino-Saracenic wonder palace. (S2 Ep5)[S]Wed, Nov 26, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesHow Sandringham in Norfolk was purchased by the royal family to save its reputation. Plus, the story behind Kensington Gardens' Diana statue. (S2 Ep4)[S]Tue, Nov 25, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesVersailles is one of the most enormous and impressive palaces in the world. Louise XIV built it in 1634 as a way of controlling the French aristocracy. (S2 Ep3)[S]Mon, Nov 24, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesKate Williams explores some of the more gruesome stories of Windsor Castle history, including the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817. (S2 Ep1)[S]Thu, Nov 20, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesHidden in Central London, the Palace of St James is the real seat of royal power. Originally built for Anne Boleyn, by the time it was finished her marriage with Henry VIII was over. (S1 Ep8)[S]Wed, Nov 19, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesUnlocking the secrets of Holyrood House in Edinburgh, the official royal residence in Scotland, which was founded as a fortress, and has a bloody history. (S1 Ep7)[S]Tue, Nov 18, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesThe secrets of eight famous royal palaces. Christopher Wren expanded the former Nottingham House into a palace, which some describe as a bit of a 'botched job'. (S1 Ep6)[S]Mon, Nov 17, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesHighgrove House, Gloucester, is the smallest royal residence currently in use, with nine bedrooms. It is King Charles's own creation, featuring a garden described as an 'organic oasis'. (S1 Ep5)[S]Fri, Nov 14, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesUnlocking the secrets of royal palaces. Sandringham in Norfolk was purchased in 1861 for Prince Edward, to curb his rakish ways, but it proved to be the perfect palace for a party. (S1 Ep4)[S]Thu, Nov 13, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesAn unveiling of some of the many secrets, dilemmas and disasters held by Windsor Castle, including visting the statues of Princess Diana. (S1 Ep3)[S]Wed, Nov 12, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesSeries unlocking the secrets of eight royal palaces. Part medieval fortress, part French chateau, Balmoral is not to everyone's taste but it provides a retreat for the Royals. (S1 Ep2)[S]Tue, Nov 11, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesUnlocking the secrets of eight famous royal palaces. An unveiling of some of the many secrets held by Buckingham Palace, including its former rat problem. (S1 Ep1)[S]Mon, Nov 10, 6:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesQueen 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. (S3 Ep7)[S]Sat, Sept 27, 7:25 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesExploring the palace at the heart of the monarchy. Plus, a look at Queen Elizabeth II's beloved Royal Yacht Britannia and the three fabulous FabergÂe eggs in the royal collection. (S3 Ep6)[S]Sat, Sept 27, 6:25 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesHenry VIII turned Hampton Court into a palace masterpiece, including the Great Hall, where visiting dignitaries were entertained and the king could keep an eye on his household.[S]Sat, Sept 20, 7:30 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesThe secrets of Queen Victoria's Palaces, including the romantic hideaway designed for her by Prince Albert, and the philandering antics of her son Bertie, nicknamed Edward the Caresser. (S5 Ep3)[S]Sat, Aug 23, 7:10 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesUncovering the secrets of palace entertaining, from Wayne Sleep teaching Princess Diana how to dance, to the Buckingham Palace party that almost went up in flames. (Ep1) [S]Sat, Aug 9, 7:05 pm555 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesWe uncover secret stories of palace duty: including Queen Elizabeth II's final balcony appearance; how not to look after the Crown Jewels; and Kate's first palace assignment abroad. (Ep4)Sat, Aug 2, 7:30 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesShocking stories, as Diana confesses all to a member of staff, King Charles tries to move out his scandal-hit brother, plus Queen Victoria's favourite lapdog's link to a massacre. (S4 Ep3)[S]Sat, Jul 26, 7:00 pm560 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesThis episode uncovers secret stories of palace private life, beginning with the royal family's race to be by Queen Elizabeth's side in her final moments at Balmoral. (S4 Ep2) [S]Sat, Jul 26, 6:00 pm555 mins
Secrets of the Royal PalacesReturn of the series exposing untold royal histories. Historian Kate Williams reveals the accidental origins of Buckingham Palace, and the most haphazard royal wedding in history. (S3 Ep1)Sat, Jun 28, 4:30 pm555 mins