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Secrets of the Royal Train | Secrets of Royal Travel

Inside of train carriage with fancy, royal blue living room furniture
Lambent Productions
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PBS
Inside Queen Victoria's Carriage.

Sun. Nov. 15 at 10pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING |  Climb aboard for an inside look at the extraordinary, "palace on wheels."

Secrets of the Royal Train uncovers the inside of the most luxurious and exclusive locomotive in the history of the British Isles, from its lavish past as the, "royal express of excess," to its role today as the royal family's mobile home away from home. For over 150 years, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, it has been the monarchy's favorite way to travel. However, the private world behind its veiled carriages remained a mystery to all but a privileged few... until now.

Watch this special at video.wkar.org before or after the premiere date.

 

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