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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Buckingham Palace

Historian Kate Williams (Prince Philip: For Queen and Country; The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign) explores more stories about the residences of the British monarchy. Guiding the viewer through the art, architecture and recent events are specialist historians, royal commentators and ex-royal staff members who share the behind-the-scenes palace stories that have shaped the modern royal family.

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Buckingham Palace

Season 4 Episode 401 | 43m 36s | CC

Historian Kate Williams reveals the accidental origins of Buckingham Palace, which is constantly evolving.

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