Secrets of the Royal Palaces

S03E07 Osborne House

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.