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The Queen's Palaces

The Queen's Palaces

Description: BBC News reader Fiona Bruce presents this short series, which takes a look at the creation of the queen's three official residences: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Included in the episodes, Bruce meets curators from the Royal Collection and discovers how the works of art housed in the palaces shed light on the royal residences' history and the nation's artistic development. The program also explores the kings and queens whose vision and taste has left their mark on these great buildings.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2011
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: September 12, 2011
Written By: Fiona Bruce
Network: BBC
Genre: Documentary
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