Secrets of the Royal Palaces (2021)

Episode Overview

Delve into the intriguing backstories of palace getaways, as we uncover the lesser-known history of the former royal yacht Britannia and the public heartbreak that accompanied its decommissioning in Portsmouth. Discover the mysteries surrounding George IV's seaside retreat, the Brighton Pavilion. Additionally, historian Kate Williams shares the shocking account of how George V's physician rushed the ailing king to his death at Sandringham, ensuring the news would make it into the next morning's edition of The Times.