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23/05/2013

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The Art of Monarchy

Will Gompertz enters the Royal Collection to examine some of the objects that have adorned, defined and described the story of a thousand years of the British monarchy.
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Will Gompertz introduces The Art of Monarchy

Watch a short video introduction to the series.

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Behind the Royal Image

Will begins looks at some of the most personal royal images in the Royal Collection.

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Legacy

8/8 A look at how the monarchy has dealt with a series of dynastic crises.

Sat 31 Mar 2012 10:30 BBC Radio 4

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    The Art of Monarchy

    Will Gompertz enters the Royal Collection to examine some of the objects that have adorned, defined...

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