
Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
George V arrives on the throne and the iconic House of Windsor is born.

George V arrives on the throne and the iconic House of Windsor is born.

Buckingham Palace witnesses the triumphant - and tragic - final days of the Victorian era.

1845 was a happy time at the palace for Victoria, Albert and their expanding family.

From the tragic end of George III's time to the palace-loving teenage Queen Victoria.

Armstrong learns that the royal building wasn't originally a palace but a private country house.

Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

The future of Britain's historic places and their conservation teams.

Heston Blumenthal consults Hampton Court historians about dishes untried for centuries.

There is an attempt to date the oldest part of the Tower of London.

Entertainment may distract visitors from the palaces' educational and curatorial purposes.

Charity fundraising is vital for repairs at Hampton Court Palace.

From bricks to dresses, the palaces contain crafted objects that wear out and need to be replaced.

There's an exhibition of Diana's dresses and George III's waistcoat at Kensington Palace.

Kew Palace harbors witch marks in its rafters.

Costume experts at Kensington Palace investigate a belt fit for a king.

Cracks appear in the Chapel Royal; a special invention monitors dust.

A look at customised luxury cars, including a supercar superfan.

A luxury travel blogger catches a flight on one of the most extravagant private jets in the world.

A look at the business of high-end hotels, where guests want out-of-this world service.

A luxury estate agent is on the hunt for a home for a mystery billionaire - and only the best is good enough.