76% Secrets of the Royal Traditions
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S02E04 - "Episode 4"
Emitido el Feb 14, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Episode 1
A look at the bond between monarchs and their military forces, a link that has shaped the very history of Britain as for centuries kings traditionally led their armies into battle. The programme also examines the rituals and customs the royals must perform all the time, from the weekly meetings between the monarch and the prime minister, to the Tudor roots of the royals' traditional obsession with grand garden designs.
Jan 24, 2026
55 min
Episode 2
A look at the State Opening of Parliament, a tradition celebrating the marriage of monarchy and democracy that has shaped Britain for almost 400 years, revealing the shocking events that led to the ceremony of the Black Rod coming about. A visit to Kew Palace also reveals the traditional and horrific 'cures' inflicted on George III as he dealt with his secret 'madness' and how, 200 years later, the younger royals are creating a new atmosphere of encouraging discussion about mental health.
Jan 31, 2026
60 min
Episode 3
A look at the Birthday and New Year Honours lists, revealing how they came about, taking in everything from the savagery of medieval warfare to the horrors of the First World War. The programme reveals how the knighthood is steeped in ceremonial ritual and harks back to a time of chivalry that never actually existed. The tradition of the servant is also explored, a role that stretches back as long as royalty itself, including the long gone and much-missed post of jester.
Feb 7, 2026
65 min
Episode 4
A look into the turbulent history of why every monarch is expected to produce at least two offspring, preferably male, known as the tradition of the Heir and a Spare. Other practices explored in this edition include the curious custom of royal warrants issued to everyone from cornflake manufacturers to broadband suppliers, an endorsement worth millions of pounds to many British manufacturers and an intriguing insight into the eating habits and day to day activities of the royal family.
Feb 14, 2026
60 min