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The Art of Monarchy

The Art of Monarchy Episode guide

  1. Legacy

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

    First broadcast: 31 Mar 2012

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  2. Empire and Commonwealth

    7/8 Will looks beyond Britain to see the monarchy as a global force.

    First broadcast: 24 Mar 2012

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  3. Progress

    6/8 Will explores the relationship the institution of the monarchy has had with change.

    First broadcast: 17 Mar 2012

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  4. The People

    5/8 Will Gompertz explores 500 years of British monarchs, through the objects they acquired.

    First broadcast: 10 Mar 2012

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  5. Magnificence

    4/8 How the monarchy expresses power with displays of wealth and status.

    First broadcast: 03 Mar 2012

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  6. Faith

    3/8 Will explores the monarch's relationship with the church through the centuries.

    First broadcast: 25 Feb 2012

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  7. Friend or Foe

    2/8 Will examines items from the Royal Collection that are associated with war.

    First broadcast: 18 Feb 2012

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  8. Behind the Royal Image

    1/8 Will begins looks at some of the most personal royal images in the Royal Collection.

    First broadcast: 11 Feb 2012

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