Secrets of the Royal Palaces TV Listings

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When is Secrets of the Royal Palaces next on TV?

Secrets of the Royal Palaces is next on TV on Wednesday 6 May at 2:05 pm on PBS America (Freeview). The episode is Windsor Castle, Season 2, Episode 1.

Windsor Castle Season 2 · Episode 1

Wednesday 6 May on PBS America (Freeview) (84)

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Secrets of the Royal Palaces TV listings this week

Secrets of the Royal Palaces is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):

  • Wed 6

    Windsor Castle
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    Season 2 · Episode 1

    Behind-the-scenes tales of Windsor Castle, with Kate Williams exploring some of the more gruesome stories of palace history, including the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817. Plus, Diana, Princess of Wales's former driver Colin Tebbutt reveals what happened at her private funeral at her ancestral home of Althorp, Northamptonshire

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Wed 6, 2:05 pm
  • Wed 6

    Windsor Castle
    — Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Season 2 · Episode 1

    Behind-the-scenes tales of Windsor Castle, with Kate Williams exploring some of the more gruesome stories of palace history, including the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817. Plus, Diana, Princess of Wales's former driver Colin Tebbutt reveals what happened at her private funeral at her ancestral home of Althorp, Northamptonshire

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Wed 6, 6:40 pm
  • Thu 7

    Hampton Court Palace
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    Season 2 · Episode 2

    The story of how William III's plans to knock down Hampton Court were scuppered when he became caught up in an expensive nine-year war with Louis XIV of France. Kate Williams explores more gruesome stories of palace history, including how St James's Palace doctors killed their queen, why a young African prince is buried in Windsor, and how Queen Anne had two confidantes, possibly lovers, fighting over her

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Thu 7, 2:20 pm
  • Thu 7

    Hampton Court Palace
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    Season 2 · Episode 2

    The story of how William III's plans to knock down Hampton Court were scuppered when he became caught up in an expensive nine-year war with Louis XIV of France. Kate Williams explores more gruesome stories of palace history, including how St James's Palace doctors killed their queen, why a young African prince is buried in Windsor, and how Queen Anne had two confidantes, possibly lovers, fighting over her

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Thu 7, 6:35 pm
  • Fri 8

    Palace of Versailles
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    Season 2 · Episode 3

    A look around former French royal residence the Palace of Versailles, while Kate Williams tells more gruesome tales from royal history, including how Henry VIII changed the law so he could execute an insane person. Colin Tebbutt reveals what happened in the hospital on the night of Diana, Princess of Wales's car accident, and how he had to protect her body from the press

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Fri 8, 2:20 pm
  • Fri 8

    Palace of Versailles
    — Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Season 2 · Episode 3

    A look around former French royal residence the Palace of Versailles, while Kate Williams tells more gruesome tales from royal history, including how Henry VIII changed the law so he could execute an insane person. Colin Tebbutt reveals what happened in the hospital on the night of Diana, Princess of Wales's car accident, and how he had to protect her body from the press

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Fri 8, 6:35 pm
  • Sat 9

    Buckingham Palace
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    Season 1 · Episode 1

    Kate Williams reveals 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. Here Kate tells the story of Buckingham Palace, the brainchild of George IV, who hired architect John Nash to turn modest Buckingham House into a palace on a grand European scale

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Sat 9, 9:30 am
  • Sat 9

    Buckingham Palace
    — Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Season 1 · Episode 1

    Kate Williams reveals 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. Here Kate tells the story of Buckingham Palace, the brainchild of George IV, who hired architect John Nash to turn modest Buckingham House into a palace on a grand European scale

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Sat 9, 10:30 am
  • Sat 9

    Balmoral Castle
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    Season 1 · Episode 2

    Historian Jonathan Foyle casts his eye over Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, which is part medieval fortress and part French chateau and provides a retreat for the royals

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Sat 9, 10:25 am
  • Sat 9

    Balmoral Castle
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    Season 1 · Episode 2

    Historian Jonathan Foyle casts his eye over Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, which is part medieval fortress and part French chateau and provides a retreat for the royals

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Sat 9, 11:25 am
  • Mon 11

    Sandringham House
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    Season 1 · Episode 4

    Kate Williams explores the history of Sandringham in Norfolk, which is one of the few royal residences owned personally by the Windsors. It was purchased in 1861 for the rakish Prince Edward in the hopes he would settle down in the countryside, but instead he turned it into the perfect party palace, with a bowling alley, billiards and endless hunting and shooting. The historian also reveals how Prince Philip once proposed demolishing the place to make way for a more modern replacement, before being forced to relent by the Queen Mother

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Mon 11, 1:35 pm
  • Mon 11

    Sandringham House
    — Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Season 1 · Episode 4

    Kate Williams explores the history of Sandringham in Norfolk, which is one of the few royal residences owned personally by the Windsors. It was purchased in 1861 for the rakish Prince Edward in the hopes he would settle down in the countryside, but instead he turned it into the perfect party palace, with a bowling alley, billiards and endless hunting and shooting. The historian also reveals how Prince Philip once proposed demolishing the place to make way for a more modern replacement, before being forced to relent by the Queen Mother

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Mon 11, 6:05 pm
  • Tue 12

    Royal Pavilion, Brighton
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    Season 2 · Episode 4

    A network of tunnels built by George IV underneath Brighton's Royal Pavilion as he had grown so fat that he was embarrassed by his appearance and wanted to visit his beloved horses unobserved by cruel critics. Plus, the story behind the Diana, Princess of Wales statue in Kensington Palace and how this piece of art ended up demonstrating the fractured relationship of her two sons

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Tue 12, 1:35 pm
  • Tue 12

    Royal Pavilion, Brighton
    — Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Season 2 · Episode 4

    A network of tunnels built by George IV underneath Brighton's Royal Pavilion as he had grown so fat that he was embarrassed by his appearance and wanted to visit his beloved horses unobserved by cruel critics. Plus, the story behind the Diana, Princess of Wales statue in Kensington Palace and how this piece of art ended up demonstrating the fractured relationship of her two sons

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Tue 12, 6:05 pm
  • Wed 13

    Kensington Palace/Nottingham Cottage
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    Season 1 · Episode 6

    An exploration of the history of Kensington Palace, which is currently the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Kate Williams also tells the tale of Elizabeth I's make-up, which was so poisonous that it would be illegal today, with her foundation made of lead and vinegar, her rouge from lead carbonate, and her lipstick from ground alabaster, with side-effects including digestive problems and respiratory issues

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Wed 13, 1:35 pm
  • Wed 13

    Kensington Palace/Nottingham Cottage
    — Secrets of the Royal Palaces

    Season 1 · Episode 6

    An exploration of the history of Kensington Palace, which is currently the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Kate Williams also tells the tale of Elizabeth I's make-up, which was so poisonous that it would be illegal today, with her foundation made of lead and vinegar, her rouge from lead carbonate, and her lipstick from ground alabaster, with side-effects including digestive problems and respiratory issues

    More details for Secrets of the Royal Palaces, Wed 13, 6:10 pm

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Sarah Ager
Dan Aldridge-Neil
Madeleine Gerry
Kim Lomax
Luke McLaughlin
Grace Kitto
Stuart Strickson
Oliver Wright

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