Tales From The Royal Wardrobe

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport!

Examine the significance of the royal wardrobes of English monarchs over the last 400 years with Dr. Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces. Learn why most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their apparel and why, for those who haven’t, the consequences have sometimes been calamitous.

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Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces at Hardy Amies.

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Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces wearing replica Elizabeth I Armada dress.

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Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces wearing replica 1750s light blue - mantua style dress.

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Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces wearing replica James II three piece biscuit suit.

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Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces wearing Dior style costume at the Savoy.

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Credits: Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd.