Samantha Bond
Narrator (voice)
Secrets of the Royal Palaces (2021)
Season 1
Behind-the-scenes tales of the British monarchy's residences, with contributions by royal commentators and ex-staff members, who give the lowdown on the stories that have shaped the modern royal family.
Released Jan. 2, 2021
Episode 60 min
2+
Genres: Documentary, History
Keywords: tmdb.royal-family, imdb.british-royal-family, imdb.british-royal-history, imdb.british-royal-palace, tmdb.british-royal-family
Watch Providers: True Royalty Amazon Channel
Network: 5
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Jan. 2, 2021, midnight
S1E2 - Balmoral Castle
Historian Jonathan Foyle casts his eye over Balmoral.
Jan. 9, 2021, midnight
S1E3 - Windsor Castle
Some dramatic events have taken place at Windsor Castle, which was built more than 900 years, guided by Edward III and his obsession with tales of Camelot. There is a look at one of the most popular exhibits at Windsor - Queen Mary's Dolls' House - and Kate Williams revisits some of the castle's darker times, including the year when bubonic plague caused Queen Elizabeth to isolate at Windsor, and the death of Prince Albert in 1861.
Jan. 16, 2021, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Jan. 23, 2021, midnight
S1E5 - 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'.
Jan. 30, 2021, midnight
S1E6 - 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'.
Feb. 6, 2021, midnight
S1E7 - Holyrood House
Holyrood House in Edinburgh has a bloody history - Mary Queen of Scots saw her secretary murdered in front of her there, and it is also where her second husband was murdered.
Feb. 13, 2021, midnight
S1E8 - Palace of St James
Hidden in Central London, the Palace of St James is the real seat of royal power. Originally built for Anne Boleyn, by the time it was finished her marriage with Henry VIII was over.
Feb. 20, 2021, midnight
Network: 5
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 2040 min.
Released: Jan. 2, 2021
Last Air Date: April 27, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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