Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs
Henry VIII made Hampton Court a palace masterpiece that could help track his household.
Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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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Secrets of the Royal Palaces
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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