Secrets of the Royal Servants

Feb 2, 2019

0h 45m

★ 7.5

Overview

In this documentary, former staff of members of the British Royal Family reveal the routines and duties that take place out of the public eye. Also, historian Kate Williams explores servant duties from ancient times.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Elephant House Studios

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Samantha Bond

Herself (Historian)

Kate Williams

Himself (Former Royal Butler)

Grant Harrold

Himself (Former Royal Footman)

Liam Cullen-Brooks

Herself (Former Royal Chef)

Carolyn Robb

Himself (Royal Biographer)

Hugo Vickers

Herself (Journalist)

Susie Boniface

Himself (Royal Correspondent)

Simon Vigar

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