Henry VIII made Hampton Court a palace masterpiece that could help track his household.

Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Premiered April 01, 2024
Hampton Court: Upstairs, Downstairs

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.

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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