Secrets of the Royal Palaces TV Schedule
Find out what time Secrets of the Royal Palaces is on TV tonight and this week at the UK TV Listings Guide.
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Secrets of the Royal Palaces is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):
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Sat 3
Windsor Castle — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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
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Sat 3
Hampton Court Palace — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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
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Sat 3
Palace of Versailles — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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
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Sat 3
Sandringham House — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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
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Sat 3
Royal Pavilion, Brighton — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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
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Sat 3
Kensington Palace/Nottingham Cottage — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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
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Sat 3
Whitehall Palace — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at the lost palace of Whitehall, which was destroyed by fire in 1698, with the Banqueting House the sole surviving building from the complex. Plus, the story of a couple from Manchester who decided to invite the Queen to their wedding in 2012, while Kate Williams explores the narcissistic motivations behind the Field of the Cloth of Gold, one of the biggest Tudor parties in history
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Sat 3
Buckingham Palace — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at the development of Buckingham Palace over the past 100 years, and the hidden messages in the gold dress worn by the Duchess of Cambridge at the premiere of James Bond film No Time to Die. Kate Williams examines the dark secrets of Queen Isabella, who was jilted by her husband Edward II in favour of another man and consequently plotted his downfall
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Mon 5
Private Lives — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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 private tales from palace history, including the messy end of William the Conqueror's life when he was buried by a band of hapless monks
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Mon 5
Private Lives — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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 private tales from palace history, including the messy end of William the Conqueror's life when he was buried by a band of hapless monks
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Mon 5
Private Lives — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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 private tales from palace history, including the messy end of William the Conqueror's life when he was buried by a band of hapless monks
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Tue 6
Scandal — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at stories of palace scandal, including Diana, Princess of Wales confessing all to one of her closest members of staff, King Charles trying to move out his scandal-hit brother Andrew and the shocking link between Queen Victoria's favourite lapdog and a palace massacre
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Tue 6
Scandal — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at stories of palace scandal, including Diana, Princess of Wales confessing all to one of her closest members of staff, King Charles trying to move out his scandal-hit brother Andrew and the shocking link between Queen Victoria's favourite lapdog and a palace massacre
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Tue 6
Scandal — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at stories of palace scandal, including Diana, Princess of Wales confessing all to one of her closest members of staff, King Charles trying to move out his scandal-hit brother Andrew and the shocking link between Queen Victoria's favourite lapdog and a palace massacre
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Wed 7
Duty — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at tales of palace duty, going behind the scenes of Elizabeth II's final appearance on Buckingham Palace's balcony, which was during the 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Plus, the story of the palace paintings chief Anthony Blunt, who kept his job despite being a known Soviet spy, and the tale of how crown jewels known as the Scottish Honours were lost for over a century after they were accidentally bricked up in a storeroom
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Wed 7
Duty — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at tales of palace duty, going behind the scenes of Elizabeth II's final appearance on Buckingham Palace's balcony, which was during the 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Plus, the story of the palace paintings chief Anthony Blunt, who kept his job despite being a known Soviet spy, and the tale of how crown jewels known as the Scottish Honours were lost for over a century after they were accidentally bricked up in a storeroom
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Wed 7
Duty — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
A look at tales of palace duty, going behind the scenes of Elizabeth II's final appearance on Buckingham Palace's balcony, which was during the 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Plus, the story of the palace paintings chief Anthony Blunt, who kept his job despite being a known Soviet spy, and the tale of how crown jewels known as the Scottish Honours were lost for over a century after they were accidentally bricked up in a storeroom
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Thu 8
Entertaining — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of entertaining at royal residences, with the Buckingham Palace party that almost went up in flames and the secret messages for Kensington Palace's unwelcome guests. Wayne Sleep recounts the extraordinary tale of being snuck into Kensington Palace to teach Diana, Princess of Wales, how to dance, while historian Kate Williams takes us back more than four centuries to the Elizabethan palace where the secret to entertaining was some surprising sweet treats
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Thu 8
Entertaining — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of entertaining at royal residences, with the Buckingham Palace party that almost went up in flames and the secret messages for Kensington Palace's unwelcome guests. Wayne Sleep recounts the extraordinary tale of being snuck into Kensington Palace to teach Diana, Princess of Wales, how to dance, while historian Kate Williams takes us back more than four centuries to the Elizabethan palace where the secret to entertaining was some surprising sweet treats
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Thu 8
Entertaining — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of entertaining at royal residences, with the Buckingham Palace party that almost went up in flames and the secret messages for Kensington Palace's unwelcome guests. Wayne Sleep recounts the extraordinary tale of being snuck into Kensington Palace to teach Diana, Princess of Wales, how to dance, while historian Kate Williams takes us back more than four centuries to the Elizabethan palace where the secret to entertaining was some surprising sweet treats
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Fri 9
Palace Retreats — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of palace retreats, exploring former royal yacht Britannia's hidden history and unravelling why its loss caused such public sorrow on its decommissioning at Portsmouth dockyard. Plus, the secrets of George IV's seaside palace Brighton Pavilion, while Kate Williams tells the story of how George V's doctor hurried the dying monarch to his death at Sandringham in order that it could be reported in the morning's edition of the Times
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Fri 9
Palace Retreats — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of palace retreats, exploring former royal yacht Britannia's hidden history and unravelling why its loss caused such public sorrow on its decommissioning at Portsmouth dockyard. Plus, the secrets of George IV's seaside palace Brighton Pavilion, while Kate Williams tells the story of how George V's doctor hurried the dying monarch to his death at Sandringham in order that it could be reported in the morning's edition of the Times
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Fri 9
Palace Retreats — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of palace retreats, exploring former royal yacht Britannia's hidden history and unravelling why its loss caused such public sorrow on its decommissioning at Portsmouth dockyard. Plus, the secrets of George IV's seaside palace Brighton Pavilion, while Kate Williams tells the story of how George V's doctor hurried the dying monarch to his death at Sandringham in order that it could be reported in the morning's edition of the Times
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Mon 12
Victoria's Palaces — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of royal residences associated with Queen Victoria, beginning with historian Jonathan Foyle telling the story of her birth in a room in Kensington Palace. Kate Williams explores the events of the first of six shootings survived by the queen as she took a trip through Hyde Park shortly after her marriage to Prince Albert, while there is a look at the secrets behind the Albert Memorial and the statue of Victoria at the end of the Mall
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Mon 12
Victoria's Palaces — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of royal residences associated with Queen Victoria, beginning with historian Jonathan Foyle telling the story of her birth in a room in Kensington Palace. Kate Williams explores the events of the first of six shootings survived by the queen as she took a trip through Hyde Park shortly after her marriage to Prince Albert, while there is a look at the secrets behind the Albert Memorial and the statue of Victoria at the end of the Mall
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Mon 12
Victoria's Palaces — Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Behind-the-scenes tales of royal residences associated with Queen Victoria, beginning with historian Jonathan Foyle telling the story of her birth in a room in Kensington Palace. Kate Williams explores the events of the first of six shootings survived by the queen as she took a trip through Hyde Park shortly after her marriage to Prince Albert, while there is a look at the secrets behind the Albert Memorial and the statue of Victoria at the end of the Mall
