Art of Monarchy - Behind the Royal Image - Highlights from the Radio 4 collections
In this episode of Woman’s Hour, artist Isobel Peachey and art historian Professor Griselda Pollock discuss portraits of the Queen with presenter Jenny Murray.
The art that played a remarkable role in the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Five academics present portraits of unknown, intimate and surprising aspects of Henry VIII's character.
Dr John Morrill considers the character of Charles II.
Miss Blake, one of Queen Victoria’s godchildren, recalls her childhood visits to Queen Victoria at Osborne House.
Reporter Audrey Russell finds herself alone in the robing room at Westminster Abbey just after the Queen’s Coronation on 2nd June 1953.
Neil MacGregor with a miniature painting from Mughal India.
Sue Lawley's castaway is former private secretary to the Queen Lord Charteris
How one press photographer took the royal wedding balcony kiss shot.
Melvyn Bragg examines the enduring strengths and current role of the British monarchy.
