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A celebration of these great royal palaces and their history in three films presented by Fiona Bruce.
Fiona tells the fascinating stories behind the creation of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and leading experts share their knowledge of the Kings and Queens whose vision and taste left their mark on these exceptional buildings. As Fiona takes us on a journey through 1,000 years of history, we discover some of the great treasures from the Royal Collection housed within three world-famous landmarks.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales introduces the royal palaces and tells us of the place they have in the life of the Monarchy and in the history of Britain.
Fiona tells the fascinating stories behind the creation of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and leading experts share their knowledge of the Kings and Queens whose vision and taste left their mark on these exceptional buildings. As Fiona takes us on a journey through 1,000 years of history, we discover some of the great treasures from the Royal Collection housed within three world-famous landmarks.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales introduces the royal palaces and tells us of the place they have in the life of the Monarchy and in the history of Britain.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I found this an excellent series with one irritating factor. The voice over person stated the obvious on so many occasions it became irritating. 'Fiona walks through an arch', we can see her doing this we don't need telling.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is the DVD of Fiona Bruce's recent television series in which she visited and showed viewers around three of the Queen's palaces, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Holyroodhouse. With all her experience gained from the "Antiques Roadshow" and her extensive expertise as a television presenter, she wrote and presented these programmes to show off these wonderful buildings at their best and inform viewers of their long histories.
As another reviewer has written, Fiona Bruce features in many of the shots and, as she certainly is not antique, one assumes the director wanted to vary the visuals, at least I assume it was the direcor's choice.
The palaces come off very well and, although there will obviously be differences of opinion as to what should have been included, by the end of each programme, one learns a great deal about these buildings in which so much history as occurred and, unlike the original programmes, it is possible to study them at length using the pause control. There is not much bonus material and a booklet would have helped but, that said, it is a good DVD.
As another reviewer has written, Fiona Bruce features in many of the shots and, as she certainly is not antique, one assumes the director wanted to vary the visuals, at least I assume it was the direcor's choice.
The palaces come off very well and, although there will obviously be differences of opinion as to what should have been included, by the end of each programme, one learns a great deal about these buildings in which so much history as occurred and, unlike the original programmes, it is possible to study them at length using the pause control. There is not much bonus material and a booklet would have helped but, that said, it is a good DVD.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Fiona Bruce wrote and presents this series which features the history of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Holyroodhouse. In the most part, an interesting excursion through the three palaces, well researched and nicely photographed. However much of the content is once-over-lightly while the camera lingers lovingly on our presenter; Fiona striding across courtyards and battlements; Fiona gazing up at paintings; Fiona climbing staircases etc etc. Enough, already! That said, it was interesting, and the story of Holyroodhouse and the ill-fated Mary Queen of Scots was particularly well described.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I remember being excited about seeing this on TV when the BBC first started to advertise it.
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Published 2 months ago by andyg
The Queen's Palaces
Unfortunately I had to return the DVD because the format is not compatible in the USA. It would have been nice to know that in advance before I purchased it.
Published 2 months ago by JimofAIG
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I bought this for a friend at Christmas. I saw her the other day and she said she was delighted with the DVD.
Published 4 months ago by VictorPilot
The Queen's Palaces. DVD
Very interesting and worth keeping the subject on DVD. Deliivery was good and on time promiised. I hope to keep this for many years but wish that it was in 3D which would make it... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pamela Trimingham
Excellent
Wow!!!!!! what a brilliant DVD. if u love touring round the Likes of Buckingham Palace Etc. you will love this DVD, great history along with fabulous interior and exterior coverage... Read more
Published 6 months ago by H. Mc Nally
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