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Secrets of the Royal Palaces
S4E406
St James's Palace
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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Kensington Palace
S4E408
How Nottingham House was renovated by William III and turned into Kensington Palace.
Osborne House
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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House in 1840 as their perfect hideaway.
Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs
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Henry VIII made Hampton Court a palace masterpiece that could help track his household.
Greenwich Palace
S4E404
Exploring Greenwich Palace, which includes Henry VIII's wine cellar and the Queen's house....
Westminster
S4E402
Secrets of Westminster, including a secret tunnel and hologram portrait of the Queen.
Kensington
S3E306
A gap in succession made way for George I of Hanover to refurbish Kensington Palace.
Brighton Pavilion
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Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace.
Sandringham
S3E304
Britain's royal palaces are rich in untold history, incredible artworks, and many tales.
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