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Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs

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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Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs

Season 4 Episode 405 | 43m 39s | CC

Henry VIII turned Hampton Court into a palace masterpiece, including the Great Hall, where visiting dignitaries were entertained and where the king could keep an eye on his household.

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