Crown and Country

Edward Windsor explores various sites in the South East of England examining their historical links with the Crown. When five small ports on the South Coast came to a deal with the King back in 1050, it heralded the start of Britain's maritime power. In the alleyways of Dover and Rye and finally, we arrive at Walmer, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth's mother.

Edward Windsor takes us home to Windsor Castle! A Royal Fortress and family home for more than 900 years. He provides a unique perspective on the stories, legends, and characters not just of the Castle, but also the town, the Great Park and the surrounding countryside.

In this programme, Edward Windsor takes to horseback and discovers that it was not always ponies for which the New Forest was famous. As we discover it has born witness to more than its fair share of mysterious deaths and acts of treason.

Edward Windsor's historical exploration of the South East of England takes him to one of the best natural harbours in the world and home of the Royal Navy. Innovation is key: here we find the first dry dock, the first iron-clad warship, and it was even the first place that tea was drunk socially!

This glorious and ancient city was an ancient capital of England and Edward traces back down the years the origins of the Crown via such luminaries as King Alfred, King Edgar, and even King Arthur. More pillage and plunder, more murder and miracle.

A tale of two towns concludes this tour by Edward Windsor through some of England's most historic sites and their connections with the Crown. The regal links between the two towns is in small part due to George IV, but has more to do with some acts of derring-do and tales of wheeling and dealing.