‎Secrets of the Royal Palaces - Apple TV

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While the palaces of British monarchy project an image of luxury, wealth and power to the world, they are also the real, working homes of the Queen and her family.

Documentary · 2021 · 44 min

Starring Samantha Bond , Kate Williams

EPISODE 1

Love and Marriage

Uncovering the secret stories of love and marriage from within palaces walls, beginning with the strange mystery of Squidgygate and Princess Diana's intimate Sandringham phone conversations with her 'friend', James Gilbey.

43 min · Apr 2, 2025
EPISODE 2

Private Lives

Stories of palace private life - and the moments the royals wish were private - beginning with the royal family's race to be by Elizabeth II's side in her final moments at Balmoral. The programme forensically examines that day and uncovers how the deep family rift between Prince Harry and the rest potentially caused a tragic delay. Kate Williams shines a light on some of the most remarkable pri...

43 min · Apr 9, 2025
EPISODE 3

Scandal

Uncover secret stories of palace scandal, as Diana confesses all to one of her closest member of staff, King Charles tries to move out his scandal-hit brother and we reveal the shocking link between Queen Victoria's favourite lapdog and a palace massacre.

43 min · Apr 16, 2025
EPISODE 4

Duty

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.

42 min · Apr 23, 2025

Samantha Bond

Narrator
Kate Williams

Host
Luke McLaughlin

Producer
Ben Kelly

Producer