Luxury and decadence within the royal planes and trains

Pack your bags and climb aboard for a rare look inside the British monarchy’s luxurious private planes and trains. Discover five-star opulence in vehicles fit for a king or queen with lavish fixtures and fittings plus handy staff on standby to grant you your every wish.

Insiders reveal the special protocols and secret traditions associated with these unique, extraordinary mobile palaces in this two-part royal family documentary.

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The Queen's Palaces

What secrets lurk within the walls of Buckingham Palace and other royal residences?

Edward VII: Prince of Pleasure

Edward VII: Prince of Pleasure

Unravelling the mystery of King Edward VII to understand how his legacy is still relevant today.

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A Royal Guide to…

Back for season two, those on the inside provide details on some bizarre royal traditions and protocols.

Queen Victoria and her nine children

Queen Victoria and her Nine Children

How Queen Victoria's grief changed her as a mother and a monarch

King George

How Mad Was King George?

King George III is remembered as a madman, but is this assessment unfair?

King George VI: Husband Father King

King George VI: Brother, Husband, King

The story of an unlikely King whose closest family relationships shaped him and his reign.

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Royal Cousins at War

It makes The Crown look like Sesame Street. The bitter regal rivalries that led to war.

Secrets Of The Royal Gardens

Discover little-known facts and horticultural wonders hidden in royal parks and gardens.

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The Six Queens of Henry VIII

Rediscover the Queens who shaped a King & his legacy in The Six Queens of Henry VIII, BBC's new look at the King's infamous wives.

Watch The Princes and the Press on BBC Select

The Princes and the Press

Explore the changing relationship between the Royal Family and British tabloid press

The Forgotten Queen Anne

The Forgotten Queen: Anne

Modelling her reign on Elizabeth I, Anne was the first queen of a unified Great Britain.

Royal Holiday Secrets

Royal Holiday Secrets

What does the royal family do to relax, and where are their favorite places to escape to?

A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

The biggest scandal and constitutional crisis ever to engulf the British Royal Family.

A grand royal design

A Grand Royal Design

Follow King Charles’ bold plan to save an 18th century mansion, and help the community.

William and Harry: The Unseen Photos

William and Harry: The Unseen Photos

Can unseen images reveal the roots of the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William?

Osborne House: A Royal Retreat

Osborne House: A Royal Retreat

Enjoy behind the scenes access to Queen Victoria’s favorite home: Osborne House.

Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens

Raymond Blanc's Royal Kitchen Gardens

Get ready to discover some of the most incredible royal kitchen gardens across the UK. In this documentary series, award-winning chef and author Raymond Blanc gains unique access to these captivating spaces, meeting the people who work there and the chefs who use them. From the apple tunnels of Highgrove to the sea-scented gardens of the Castle of Mey, Raymond promises a fascinating culinary tour.

The Royals: A History of Scandals

The Royals: A History of Scandals

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb looks into history's most scandalous British royal rumors.

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The Six Queens of Henry VIII

Rediscover the Queens who shaped a King & his legacy in The Six Queens of Henry VIII, BBC's new look at the King's infamous wives.

Elizabeth & Margaret: Love and Loyalty

Elizabeth & Margaret: Love and Loyalty

The complex, pained and loving relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.

The Queen Of Empire: Victoria

The Queen Of Empire: Victoria

Victoria oversaw an astonishing period of change as the British Empire ruled the world.

The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I

The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I

Elizabeth ruled a divided nation but became one of the most powerful leaders in history.

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The Queen Mother's Blitz

How The Queen Mother helped to boost the morale of Brits during the Second World War.

Behind the Stories: The Monarchy

Behind the Stories: The Monarchy

Royal reporters tell the inside story of historic moments in the British monarchy.

Behind the scenes: The Coronation of King Charles III

Behind The Scenes: The Coronation of King Charles III

Discover what goes into the planning and organization of a historic royal coronation.

Charles R: The Making of a Monarch

Charles R: The Making of a Monarch

An intimate portrait of King Charles told in his own words with rare archive footage.

Charles III: Will the King Change the Monarchy?

Charles III: Will the King Change the Monarchy?

Will King Charles III adapt the British monarchy to suit modern times?

A very royal wedding

A Very Royal Wedding

A Very Royal Wedding

A joyful look back at the royal wedding day of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

King George & Queen Mary The Royals Who rescued the Monarchy

King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy

The pioneering reign of Elizabeth II's grandparents, King George and Queen Mary.

Born to be the king

Born To Be The King

What does the future hold for the heir to the British throne, Prince George?

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Princess Anne: The Seven Loves of Her Life

The complex and at times scandalous love life of Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter.

Before They Were Royals

Before They Were Royal

The story of Prince Philip, Camilla Parker-Bowles and more before they became royal

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Inside Balmoral

An insight into a secluded royal retreat in the Scottish Highlands.

Princess Diana: A Life After Death

How Princess Diana's tragic death and legacy changed the British monarchy forever.

King Charles III: Born to be King

Born To Be King

What will new British monarch King Charles III bring to the role?

Watch Princess Margaret: Queen of Mustique with BBC Select

Princess Margaret: Queen of Mustique

Scandal and gossip stalked Princess Margaret on the luxurious island of Mustique.

Elizabeth Fashioning A Monarch

How the Queen used clothing and jewelry to send a message to the world

Elizabeth: Her Passions and Pastimes

A look back at the pastimes, passions and pleasures of Queen Elizabeth II

Picturing Elizabeth Her Life in Images

Picturing Elizabeth: Her Life in Pictures

The stories behind some of the most famous and era-defining pictures of Queen Elizabeth II.

Watch A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II

Stream The Platinum Jubilee Interview: Tina Brown on BBC Select

The Platinum Jubilee Interview: Tina Brown

Writer Tina Brown speaks with Katty Kay about decades chronicling the British royal family

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Diana's Decades

How did this thoroughly modern princess transform the Royal family and Britain itself?

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Young Victoria

How a modest little girl turned into Queen Victoria, one of history's most powerful women.

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Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II

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Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King

The amazing story of the former British King who may have had Nazi sympathies during WWII.

The Palace & The Press

The Palace & The Press

Why is the British tabloid press so obsessed with the Royal Family and its activities?

Watch The Queen Mother on BBC Select

The Queen Mother

The triumphs and pain that came to define the woman affectionately known as the Queen Mum.

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Elizabeth and Philip: Love and Duty

A look at the Queen and Prince Philip’s marriage as they celebrated 70 years together.

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Luxury

Inside The Ritz Hotel

Inside The Ritz Hotel

Step inside one of the world’s most luxurious hotels where every whim is catered for.

Worlds most luxurious

World's Most Luxurious

Prepare to be dazzled as the world’s finest homes, hotels and transportation are explored.

Royal Holiday Secrets

Royal Holiday Secrets

What does the royal family do to relax, and where are their favorite places to escape to?

Secrets Of The Royal Gardens

Discover little-known facts and horticultural wonders hidden in royal parks and gardens.

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The World's Most Secret Hotels

Discover spectacular hidden gems in this travel show dedicated to the world’s most remote luxury hotels.

Watch Christmas in New York: Inside the Plaza on BBC Select

Christmas in New York: Inside the Plaza

Tis the season to be swanky as the luxurious Plaza hotel gets ready for Christmas.

Watch Christmas in London on BBC Select

Christmas in London

Ever wondered what Christmas is like in one of the world's most glamorous capitals?

Watch The Genius of Carl Faberge on BBC Select

The Genius of Carl Faberge

Would you spend $100 million on eggs? You might if they were Faberge.

Travel documentaries

The Travel Show

The Travel Show

Join the Travel Show team on a journey of discovery as they explore the globe.

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

How some of the most luxurious hotels on Earth function and create unforgettable memories.

Bettany Hughes: From Paris to Rome

Bettany Hughes' Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome

Bettany Hughes explores the culinary and cultural highlights of Paris, Rome and beyond.

Grand Indian Hotel

Grand Indian Hotel

Looking for luxury? Take an exclusive look inside some of India’s most opulent hotels.

Buckingham Palace With Alexander Armstrong

Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong takes a privileged look behind the scenes of Buckingham Palace.

Griff's Great Kiwi Rail Trip

Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones sets out to encounter all the splendor of New Zealand.

Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip

Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones travels across Australia to find the heart of the nation.

Iceland With Alexander Armstrong

Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn more about its unique nature and culture.

Inside The Ritz Hotel

Inside The Ritz Hotel

Step inside one of the world’s most luxurious hotels where every whim is catered for.

Japan: The Way I See It

Japan: The Way I See It

Blind broadcaster Lucy Edwards travels to Japan to experience that unique country.

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganthan

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

Romesh Ranganthan takes an African adventure and seeks out some unusual vacation spots in this quirky BAFTA award-winning travel documentary.

Griff's Canadian Adventure

Griff's Canadian Adventure

Join Griff Rhys Jones on a journey across Canada as he explores culture and traditions.

The Story of Egypt

The Story of Egypt

The rise and fall one of the world's greatest civilizations: the Ancient Egyptians.

Walking through history

Walking Through History

Take a historic tour through some of the British Isles most impressive landscapes.

Greeks of the sea

Greeks of the Sea

With incredible wildlife and amazing seafood, Greece’s seas are truly blessed by the gods.

Joanna Lumely's Spice Trail Adventure

Joanna Lumely's Spice Trail Adventure

An epic, exotic quest through the world's greatest spice locations

South Korea with Alexander Armstrong

South Korea with Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong explores one of the most dynamic nations on earth: South Korea.

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Take Me To Titanic

A journey to visit the world’s most famous shipwreck

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The World's Most Secret Hotels

Discover spectacular hidden gems in this travel show dedicated to the world’s most remote luxury hotels.

Watch Joanna Lumley: In The Land of the Northern Lights on BBC Select

Joanna Lumley: In The Land of the Northern Lights

Can Joanna Lumley fulfill a life-long dream and track down the elusive Northern Lights?

Watch Christmas in New York: Inside the Plaza on BBC Select

Christmas in New York: Inside the Plaza

Tis the season to be swanky as the luxurious Plaza hotel gets ready for Christmas.

Watch Christmas in London on BBC Select

Christmas in London

Ever wondered what Christmas is like in one of the world's most glamorous capitals?

Stream Rituals on BBC Select

Rituals

Some of the most incredible, intimate and grueling rituals on Earth are explored.

Watch Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures on BBC Select

Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures

Ab Fab legend Joanna Lumley takes viewers behind the scenes of her epic travels.

Watch Italy's Invisible Cities on BBC Select

Italy's Invisible Cities

The hidden history of Venice, Naples and Florence

Watch Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon

Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon

Ab Fab's Joanna Lumley takes a personal odyssey to retrace her grandad's steps in Bhutan.

Watch Joanna Lumleys Greatest Cities of the World

Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities of the World

Joanna Lumley explores Berlin, Paris and Rome

The Art of Gothic

Why were Brits in the 19th-century obsessed with art that was horrific, macabre and weird?

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The Silk Road

The world's first superhighway that carried goods and ideas between Europe and China.

Watch Secrets of South America on BBC Select

Secrets of South America

What do money, sex, status and power mean to the young people of South America?

Watch Secrets of China on BBC Select

Secrets of China

Digging beneath the skin. What it’s really like to grow up in this secretive state?

Watch Cuba with Simon Reeve on BBC Select

Cuba With Simon Reeve

Cubans reveal what life is like in the communist state as it flirts with capitalism.

Watch Joanna Lumley's Britain on BBC Select

Joanna Lumley’s Britain

Explore Great Britain in this charming travel series

Watch Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean : Havana to Haiti on BBC Select

Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti

Ab Fab superstar Joanna Lumley soaks up the sun, sights and sensations of Cuba and Haiti.

Watch World’s Most Luxurious Holidays on BBC Select

The World’s Most Luxurious Holidays

Need a getaway? Discover the most exclusive holiday hotspots where the mega-rich unwind.

Stream Joanna Lumley - Trans-Siberian Adventure

Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure

From China, Mongolia and Russia with love: Join Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure

Stream The Persians - A History of Iran on BBC Select

The Persians: A History of Iran

How was the world's first empire born and what led to its ultimate destruction?

Stream Archaeology - A Secret History on BBC Select

Archaeology: A Secret History

Better living through archeology. How can our past make sense of our present?

Stream Joanna Lumley's Japan on BBC Select

Joanna Lumley's Japan

A fantastic voyage around Japan with British national treasure Joanna Lumley.