A palace sits among the trees.

A palace sits among the trees.

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

History

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

History

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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Royal Duty

Royal Duty

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Season 5 Episode 504

Royal Duty

Includes the controversy around Russian spy Anthony Blunt’s stay at the Palace in the '80s and more.

Royal Scandals

Royal Scandals

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Season 5 Episode 503

Royal Scandals

Details the art scandal of the forged masterpieces in King Charles’ Dumfries House and more.

Private Life

Private Life

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Season 5 Episode 502

Private Life

Recounts the royal family’s race to Balmoral Castle during Queen Elizabeth’s final hours and more.

Love and Marriage

Love and Marriage

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Season 5 Episode 501

Love and Marriage

Includes the “Squidgygate” phone recording of Princess Diana at Sandringham with James Gilbey.