Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace.

Brighton Pavilion Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Premiered April 01, 2023
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Kate Williams explores the disappearance and death of the Princes in the Tower, allowing their uncle Richard III to seize power and become king. Photographer John Swannell recalls an ad hoc 1994 photoshoot with Diana, Princess of Wales, and her sons.

About the Program

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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