Secrets of the Royal Palaces

There have been some tragic moments in the 900-year history of Windsor Castle - including the death of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales. What happened at the palace in 1817?

The history of Hampton Court Palace is inextricably linked with King Henry VIII. The notorious monarch led a lavish lifestyle and had six wives.

In the middle of the 17th century, “Sun King” Louis XIV pursued the plan to build the most magnificent palace in Europe. Upon its completion, Versailles became the new center of France.

The British royal family buys the country estate Sandringham House for Crown Prince Edward so that he can change his lifestyle. The plan fails: The residence turns out to be the perfect party location.

Photographer John Swannell remembers a shoot with Princess Diana and her sons at the Royal Pavilion. The building became a royal summer residence under King George IV.

Historian Kate Williams investigates the history of Buckingsham Palace.

Some secrets inside London's Westminster Palace are revealed.

A series of secrets in and around Windsor Castle are uncovered.

The focus is on the secrets of Greenwich Palace, the birthplace of Henry VIII.

It explores how Henry VIII transformed Hampton Court into a palace masterpiece.