Secrets of the Royal Servants

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.

2019

0h 45min

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Samantha Bond
Narrator (voice)
Kate Williams
Herself (Historian)
Grant Harrold
Himself (Former Royal Butler)
Liam Cullen-Brooks
Himself (Former Royal Footman)
Carolyn Robb
Herself (Former Royal Chef)
Hugo Vickers
Himself (Royal Biographer)
Susie Boniface
Herself (Journalist)
Simon Vigar
Himself (Royal Correspondent)

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