Episode 2 | Secrets of the Royal Flight
From the earliest days of flight, the royal family has loved to fly in style. We lift the curtain on 5 star regal luxury at 30,000 ft and tell the story of a royal love affair that shows no signs of abating.
Episodes
-
Episode 2 | Secrets of the Royal Flight
S1 E2 - 43m 5s
From the earliest days of flight, the royal family has loved to fly in style. We lift the curtain on 5 star regal luxury at 30,000 ft and tell the story of a royal love affair that shows no signs of abating.
-
Episode 1 | Secrets of the Royal Train
S1 E1 - 43m 43s
Get an inside look at the private world behind the royal train's veiled carriages.
Extras + Features
-
The Comet
S1 E2 - 2m 15s
A point of pride for the British, the Comet was the first commercial airliner ever made. The craft brought luxury to aircraft travel.
-
The Helicopter
S1 E2 - 2m 4s
The British monarchy were some of the first to adopt the helicopter to fly, even using helicopters to deliver their mail.
-
Episode 2 Preview | Secrets of the Royal Flight
S1 E2 - 30s
From the earliest days of flight, the royal family has loved to fly in style. We lift the curtain on 5 star regal luxury at 30,000 ft and tell the story of a royal love affair that shows no signs of abating.
-
Queen Victoria and Train Travel
S1 E1 - 2m 40s
It was once believed traveling over 40 mph could make one insane, but Queen Victoria took the chance and made sure to do it in style.
-
Dining on the Royal Train
S1 E1 - 2m 50s
No frozen dinners on this train. The chefs know exactly what to make for royal travel, and anything the royal family desires is planned for and available – with the exception of one trip when the chefs received an unexpected request and were left scrambling. Find out which food required the transport police.
-
Preview
S1 - 30s
Pack your bags for a rare inside look at the monarchy’s luxurious private planes and trains. Climb on board the “palace on wheels” and take to the skies for the five-star opulence of the Queen’s Flight.
Schedule
-
Image
Secrets of Royal Travel
Secrets of the Royal Train
Thursday
May 23
1 Hour
The inside story of the most luxurious and elusive locomotive in the history of the British Isles -- Queen Elizabeth II's royal train. -
Image
Secrets of Royal Travel
Secrets of the Royal Train
Friday
May 24
1 Hour
The inside story of the most luxurious and elusive locomotive in the history of the British Isles -- Queen Elizabeth II's royal train. -
Image
Secrets of Royal Travel
Secrets of the Royal Train
Friday
May 24
1 Hour
The inside story of the most luxurious and elusive locomotive in the history of the British Isles -- Queen Elizabeth II's royal train. -
Image
Secrets of Royal Travel
Secrets of the Royal Train
Sunday
May 26
1 Hour
The inside story of the most luxurious and elusive locomotive in the history of the British Isles -- Queen Elizabeth II's royal train.
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.
Similar Shows
WETA Specials
Culture
iQ: smartparent
Culture
Genesis: The Last Domino?
Culture
America: The Land We Live In
Culture
Lidia Celebrates America
Culture
Sovereign Innovations
Culture
Les Stroud's Beyond Survival
Culture
Curious Traveler
Culture
