Name: Windsor Castle
Released: 2024-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Xand van Tulleken, JJ Chalmers, Raksha Dave

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

Xand Van Tulleken, JJ Chalmers and Raksha Dave examine the history of the castle and uncover how the building itself has changed and adapted with the times. Plus, discover the secrets of royal life past and present.

2024 · 43m

Starring Xand van Tulleken, JJ Chalmers, Raksha Dave

Director Al Edirisinghe, John-Pierre Newman

EPISODE 1

The Groom of the Stool

How the castle transformed from humble beginnings as a defensive tower to become the palace of one of the most indulgent monarchs in history including Henry VIII and then his daughter Elizabeth I.

42m
EPISODE 2

A Royal Breakfast

The team examines King Charles' military workouts and the Princess of Wales' kale smoothies. JJ tucks into breakfast to find out if a full English would do for George III, while Raksha roots out the horrors hidden in Queen Charlotte's royal hairdo.

43m
EPISODE 3

Victoria and Albert

Queen Victoria and husband Prince Albert move into the castle, dragging it into the 19th century by updating it. Plus: a Victorian facial fashion fad and a surprising castle tradition.

43m
EPISODE 4

Party of the Century

Edward VII, formerly a playboy prince, transforms Windsor into his ultimate party palace. JJ Chalmers finds out all about his shindig of the century that saw 8000 revellers on the East Lawns.

42m
EPISODE 5

Elizabeth Moves In

A young family moves into the castle when Queen Elizabeth II takes to the throne, Windsor has a full makeover to become the perfect family escape. Then, in 1992, the Queen faces her worst nightmare when a devastating fire breaks out at Windsor.

42m
EPISODE 6

The Golden Jubilee

Windsor Castle enters the new millennium with a bang. It's a period of celebration with Elizabeth II's Golden Jubliee, and of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the sad end of Queen Elizabeth's reign.

42m