Secrets of Royal Travel

Published on November 30, 2020

Secrets of Royal Travel

Thursdays, Dec. 3 & 10, at 5 PM

The British royal family is the most well-traveled monarchy in history. The queen alone has been around the world 42 times, racking up over 1 million air miles. SECRETS OF ROYAL TRAVEL reveals the inside story of the monarchy on the move, taking viewers inside some of the most famous and exclusive transport in the world.

This two-part series opens the door to the private world of royal train and flight, each with its own mysterious traditions and protocols. It features a treasure trove of remarkable archival footage and interviews from the staff who drove the trains and flew the planes, as well as from those who cared for the queen and her family in transit, offering a rare look into a world often hidden from public view.

Secrets of the Royal Train

Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5 PM

This episode uncovers the inside story 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. But the private world behind its veiled carriages remained a mystery to all but a privileged few—until now.

Secrets of the Royal Flight

Thursday, Dec. 10, at 5 PM

From a young queen jetting around the globe for the very first time to the next generation taking the Windsor brand worldwide, this episode uncovers how plane travel defines a family constantly on the move.

During her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II has flown over 1 million air miles. Learn about her story in the air, from the dangerous beginnings of jet travel to the luxury of her own private jet.