Episode Details

Windsor Castle has stood at the heart of the British monarchy for nearly 1,000 years. But what is it about this extraordinary royal residence that has kept generations of kings and queens coming back?

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by historians Dr Estelle Paranque and June Woolerton to explore the secrets, scandals and remarkable stories that have shaped the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.

From William the Conqueror and the origins of Windsor to Edward III's transformation of the castle, Henry VIII's magnificent tomb that was never built and Elizabeth I's secret passages, they uncover how successive monarchs have left their mark on Windsor.

They also explore the poignant final days of Charles I, Windsor's evolution into a royal family home, its role during the Second World War and the deep connection Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip shared with the castle.

And with William and Catherine now establishing their family life in Windsor, what role could this historic royal stronghold play in the future of the monarchy?

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