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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Windsor Castle

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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Windsor Castle

Season 4 Episode 403 | 43m 24s | CC

Windsor Castle is the largest permanently lived-in castle in the world, and it’s still packed with secrets.

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