Secrets of the Royal Traditions
Revealing how the monarchy uses traditions to maintain a place in the British nation's identity.
1. Monarchs and their military forces
0.0Jan 24, 2026 · 55 min
A look at the bond between monarchs and their military forces, a link that has shaped the very history of Britain as for centuries kings traditionally led their armies into battle. The programme also examines the rituals and customs the royals must perform all the time, from the weekly meetings between the monarch and the prime minister, to the Tudor roots of the royals' traditional obsession with grand garden designs.