Find out when Secrets of the Royal Palaces is on TV today, tonight and this week at the UK TV Listings Guide.
Secrets of the Royal Palaces is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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