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Kensington

Season 3 Episode 306 | 43m 39s

A gap in succession allows George I of Hanover to refurbish Kensington Palace. Princess Charlotte's 2015 christening reveals how Prince William paid tribute to his mother in his choice of venue and name. Kate Williams also delves into Queen Mary's phantom pregnancy and a misinformed sugar craze that affected the court of Elizabeth I.

Aired: 03/31/23
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
London's lost royal palace Whitehall is destroyed, but the remnants remain.
The current incarnation of Buckingham Palace is only a century or so old.
Versailles is one of the most enormous and impressive palaces in the world.
Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace.
Britain's royal palaces are rich in untold history, incredible artworks, and many tales.
Kate Williams explores some of the more gruesome stories of Windsor Castle history.
Kate Williams tells scandalous and shocking stories of ancient palace history.