Tim shows us the extraordinary Chinese-style interior of the Royal Pavillion in Brighton and reveals how it was styled in this way thanks to one of Queen Victoria's predecessors. He also discovers that when Victoria wasn't in the mood for jolly times, or the garish interiors had got the better of her, she would retire to her own private apartments. Here the decor is much plainer than the rest of the house - possibly at her request.
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Royal Upstairs Downstairs: Scone
Victoria's visit to Scone was part of a charm offensive the Queen made to improve the monarchy's standing in Scotland. Scone was chosen partly because for its symbolic place in Scottish history; for centuries, Scottish kings were crowned here on the Stone of Scone.
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Royal Upstairs Downstairs: Walmer
The visit got off to a bad start when the royal carriage got stuck in the archway and chaos ensued. Tim tells the story of how one morning the royal lovebirds slipped out of the castle with their favourite dogs and set off along the beach for a walk. A sudden squall forced them to seek shelter w...
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Royal Upstairs Downstairs: Wimpole
Queen Victoria visited Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire with Prince Albert in 1843. She was just 24 years old, but had already been Queen for 6 years. She writes in her diary that the crowds in Cambridge were awful.
