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Tales from the Royal Wardrobe

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Today, few people's clothes attract as much attention as the royal family, but this is not a modern-day paparazzi-inspired obsession. Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, reveals that it has always been this way. Exploring the royal wardrobes of our kings and queens over the last four hundred years, Lucy shows this isn't just a public fascination, but an important and powerful message from the monarchs. From Elizabeth I to the present Queen Elizabeth II, Lucy explains how the royal wardrobe's significance goes far beyond the cut and color of the clothing. Royal fashion is, and has always been, regarded as a very personal statement to reflect their power over the reign. Most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their wardrobe; for those who have not, there have sometimes been calamitous consequences. As much today as in the past, royal fashion is as much about politics as it is about elegant attire.

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Director
Nick Gillam-Smith
Original Title
Tales from the Royal Wardrobe
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
59m
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Tiger Aspect

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Nick Gillam-Smith

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Mike Craven-Todd

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Fred Hart

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Fred Hart

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What is Tales from the Royal Wardrobe about?

Today, few people's clothes attract as much attention as the royal family, but this is not a modern-day paparazzi-inspired obsession. Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, reveals that it has always been this way. Exploring the royal wardrobes of our kings and queens over the last four hundred years, Lucy shows this isn't just a public fascination, but an important and powerful message from the monarchs. From Elizabeth I to the present Queen Elizabeth II, Lucy explains how the royal wardrobe's significance goes far beyond the cut and color of the clothing. Royal fashion is, and has always been, regarded as a very personal statement to reflect their power over the reign. Most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their wardrobe; for those who have not, there have sometimes been calamitous consequences. As much today as in the past, royal fashion is as much about politics as it is about elegant attire.

Who directed Tales from the Royal Wardrobe?

Tales from the Royal Wardrobe was directed by Nick Gillam-Smith.

Who stars in Tales from the Royal Wardrobe?

The principal cast of Tales from the Royal Wardrobe includes Lucy Worsley, Beatrice Behlen, Shaun Cole, Meredith Etherington-Smith.

When was Tales from the Royal Wardrobe released and how long is it?

Tales from the Royal Wardrobe was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 59m.