Secrets of the Royal Palaces

The return of the programme that features behind-the-scenes tales of royal residences, beginning with stories of love and marriage from within palaces' walls. There is a look at the scandal caused by Princess Diana's intimate phone conversations with James Gilbey after recordings of them were sold to the Sun newspaper, while the programme also shines a light on the joyous time Elizabeth II spent with Prince Phillip at their palace of Villa Guardamangia on Malta, shortly after their marriage. Plus, Kate Williams reveals the extraordinary story of Prince Albert's erotic gift to his wife Queen Victoria.

Stories of palace private life - and the moments the royals wish were private - beginning with the royal family's race to be by Elizabeth II's side in her final moments at Balmoral. The programme forensically examines that day and uncovers how the deep family rift between Prince Harry and the rest potentially caused a tragic delay. Kate Williams shines a light on some of the most remarkable private tales from palace history, including the messy end of William the Conqueror's life when he was buried by a band of hapless monks.

This time, we uncover secret stories of palace scandal, as Diana confesses all to one of her closest member of staff, King Charles tries to move out his scandal-hit brother and we reveal the shocking link between Queen Victoria's favourite lapdog and a palace massacre.

We uncover secret stories of palace duty; including Queen Elizabeth II’s final balcony appearance; how not to look after the Crown Jewels; and Kate’s first palace assignment abroad.