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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Osborne House

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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Osborne House

Season 4 Episode 407 | 43m 50s | CC

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House in 1840 as their perfect hideaway on the Isle of Wight. Plus the TV battle over the broadcast of the Queen Mother's funeral.

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