Explore the fascinating history of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840 as their idyllic retreat. Kate Williams embarks on a culinary journey, sampling authentic Tudor dishes such as snails and pigs’ feet. Meanwhile, the unsettling tradition of the palace's bedding ceremony is uncovered, where a royal bride is monitored on her wedding night to ensure that the marriage is consummated.
Show
Secrets of the Royal Palaces
Episode
S03E07
Air Date
Feb 18, 2023