World's Greatest Palaces
World's Greatest Palaces

World's Greatest Palaces

2019 1 Seasons 10 Episodes ⭐ 6.0 Documentary

A behind the scenes look through the corridors of power in ten of the most opulent and historic royal residences on Earth. We reveal the stories behind the Kings and Queens who lived in these grand homes and uncover the secrets of the architects, engineers and courtiers who brought them to life.

A behind the scenes look through the corridors of power in ten of the most opulent and historic royal residences on Earth. We reveal the stories behind the Kings and Queens who lived in these grand homes and uncover the secrets of the architects, engineers and courtiers who brought them to life.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace has history coursing through the brickwork. Famous for being the home of King Henry VIII, the magni

EP 2

Schönbrunn Palace

For 350 years, Schönbrunn Palace was the main Summer residence of Austria's imperial family, the Habsburgs. Designed in

EP 3

The Royal Palace of Caserta

The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest palace in the world. The gigantic structure lies 30km north of Naples and has

EP 4

Kensington Palace

London's Kensington Palace is an intimate residence that houses today's modern royals. Hidden away in London's Hyde Park

EP 5

Neuschwanstein Castle

A breath-taking fairytale palace in the snowcapped mountains of Bavaria in Southern Germany. Created for the eccentric K

EP 6

Edinburgh Castle

A look at Edinburgh Castle - a symbol of Scottish might that has been besieged more than 20 times and has existed in man

EP 7

Château de Fontainebleau

Behind the scenes of the ChÔteau de Fontainebleau in France, which began life as a medieval castle in the 12th century

EP 8

Peles Castle

A visit to Peles Castle in Romania, which was built in a medieval style in 1914 but is filled with modern technological

EP 9

Royal Palace of Stockholm

The Royal Palace of Stockholm, constructed on the site of a former castle called Tre Kronor, has been the official resid

EP 10

Lukshmi Villas Palace

Behind the scenes of Lukshmi Villas Palace in India, which was built for the Maharaja of Baroda in 1890 and remains the

Popular Cast

Christien Anholt
Christien Anholt
Narrator