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Art, Passion and Power: The Story of the Royal Collection
Discover the secrets of the Royal Collection - the last great dynastic art collection collected by the British Royal Family. With over a million pieces, the Royal Collection is a brilliant showcase of fine and decorative arts that gives a glimpse into the tastes and passions of kings and queens over the last 500 years. In each episode join historian and art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon as he uncovers the stories and secrets behind key pieces in the collection revealing fascinating stories about the Royal Family by looking at the objects they collected.
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- 1 Season
- 2018
- Art Documentary
- TV-PG, PG
Discover the secrets of the Royal Collection - the last great dynastic art collection collected by the British Royal Family. With over a million pieces, the Royal Collection is a brilliant showcase of fine and decorative arts that gives a glimpse into the tastes and passions of kings and queens over the last 500 years. In each episode join historian and art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon as he uncovers the stories and secrets behind key pieces in the collection revealing fascinating stories about the Royal Family by looking at the objects they collected.
Cast & Crew
(Director), Andrew Graham-Dixon (Self), King Charles III (Self)1. Dangerous Magic
Discover how Henry VIII and Charles I, the two great founders of the Royal Collection, projected their power and magnificence through art.
52 mins
2. Paradise Regained
Trace the evolution of the monarchy's restoration in 1660 through the impressive collections of Charles II and George III.
52 mins
3. Palaces and Pleasuredomes
Delve into George IV's extravagant collection and the artistic passions shared by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
51 mins
4. Modern Times
Discover how queens and consorts used art and the Crown Jewels to stabilize the monarchy during a turbulent era.
51 mins