Name: Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Released: 2021-01-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Samantha Bond, Kate Williams

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

TV Show · Documentary

A look at a number of different palaces in Britain that belong to the royal family. Includes a look at Buckingham Palace, Sandringham House, Highgrove, Windsor, Hampton Court, Westminster, and more.

2021 · 1h 0m

Starring Samantha Bond, Kate Williams

EPISODE 1

Buckingham Palace

An unveiling of some of the many secrets held by Buckingham Palace, including its former rat problem, and the part it played in Charles and Diana's courtship.

42 min
EPISODE 2

Balmoral Castle

Part medieval fortress, part French chateau, Balmoral is not to everyone's taste but it provides a retreat from prying eyes for the Royals.

42 min
EPISODE 3

Windsor Castle

An unveiling of some of the many secrets, dilemmas and disasters held by Windsor Castle, including revisting the statues of Princess Diana.

42 min
EPISODE 4

Sandringham House

Sandringham in Norfolk was purchased in 1861 for the rakish Prince Edward, to curb his ways, but it proved to be the perfect palace for a party.

42 min
EPISODE 5

Highgrove

Highgrove House in Gloucester is the smallest royal residence currently in use, with nine bedrooms. It is Prince Charles's own creation and features a garden described as an 'organic oasis'.

41 min
EPISODE 6

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace has been home to many Royals since the 17th Century. Christopher Wren expanded Nottingham House into a palace, which some describe as a bit of a 'botched job'.

41 min