Secrets of Royal Travel

Secrets of Royal Travel (2020- )

RunningDocumentary showTravel, History

The British Royal Family is the most well-traveled monarchy in history. The Queen alone has been around the world 42 times, racking up over one million air miles. Secrets of Royal Travel reveals the inside story of the monarchy on the move, taking viewers inside some of the most famous and exclusive transport in the world.

This two-part series opens the door to the private world of the Royal Train and the Royal Flight, each with its own mysterious traditions and protocols. It features a treasure trove of remarkable archival footage and interviews from the staff who drove the trains and flew the planes, as well as from those who cared for the Queen and her family in transit, offering a rare look into a world often hidden from public view.

Pack your bags for a rare inside look at the monarchy's luxurious private planes and trains. Climb on board the "palace on wheels" and take to the skies for the five-star opulence of the Queen's Flight.

Above all, this is the story of how, once upon a time, the royal family traveled in a style truly fit for a Queen.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 22:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Secrets of the Royal Flight
Season 1Episode 260 min

Secrets of the Royal Flight

"Secrets of the Royal Flight" lifts the curtain on five-star regal luxury at 30,000 feet and tells the story of a family who loves to fly in style. From a young Queen jetting around the globe for the very first time to the next generation taking the Windsor brand worldwide, this episode uncovers how plane travel defines a family constantly on the move.

During her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II has flown over one million air miles. This episode traces her story in the air, from the dangerous beginnings of jet travel to the luxury of her own private jet. Exclusive revelations from the onboard team detail the secrets of imperial service, from wrangling corgis in the sky to preparing Her Majesty's favorite aperitif. The episode also unveils stories, from managing the 12 tons of luggage Queen Elizabeth II took on her 44,000-mile Commonwealth tour in 1953 to landing with the body of a much-loved Princess Diana to an audience of over half a billion around the globe. In 1995, the government disbanded the Queen's flight after investigating how much was spent on air travel. For public duties, the younger royals now travel commercially, sometimes slipping into rear seats under assumed names.

Take to the skies for an insider's look at the regal luxury of royal air travel. From 1936 when Edward became Britain's first reigning monarch to fly as both passenger and pilot, to the present, discover how jet-setting has defined the modern royals.

Nov 22, 2020

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Secrets of the Royal FlightNov 22, 2020
S01E01Secrets of the Royal TrainNov 15, 2020
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