Inside The Royal Castle in 'THE CROWN' - The Castle Behind Balmoral's Scenes
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Published 2024-06-29
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🏡🌍 Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke is visiting Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. Knebworth is home to Henry and Martha Lytton Cobbold and their family. Julie meets Martha, also an American, who has embraced living surrounded by British heritage – and is doing all she can to preserve Knebworth for future generations.
Music, literature, politics and The Crown all feature in the history of Knebworth – from the record-breaking rock concerts held in the park, to royal visits, to the literary genius of members of the Lytton family - each generation has contributed to its rich tapestry of history.
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All Comments (21)
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These “ houses” are Castles!! So amazing! Can’t imagine living in something so full of history and memories!!
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These videos and the production is so much better than anything on TV! Thank you!
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What an interesting talk and beautiful estate! As a linguist, I was fascinated to hear how each of you have picked up varying qualities of British dialects. One that I noticed you both do is added a crispness to your consonants that in American English dialects is usually softened. 😊
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Bits & bob’s telling a story really is the essence of these beautiful historical homes. Thank you Julie for showing us these incredible properties and important parts of history.
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What an amazing home. Incredible family stories. My favourite is the lady that put the greedy priest in his place.😂
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Martha’s voice has taken on some British inflection. How is it that you haven’t gone native yet?
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As a Canadian the history of these stunning places just simply astounds me … ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
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Beautiful Knebworth House. So many stories of various women and the lives they lived. Thank you Julie. ❤😊
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I am in awe of these women! Oh, the house is amazing! 😊
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Yes, houses are alive and can change as long as it’s done correctly, tastefully. So Beautiful!
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this place is incredible! ty so much for the splendid tour.
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I do not really know what to say , just amazing ı have gone through lots of feelings during watching it , very touched by the story of Lady Constance and indeed learned many things . Thank you 🙂
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Very enjoyable tour by the Chatelaine & yourself. The intricate detail in that room (can’t remember what its purpose is now, though it has no plumbing) & the Oriental bed is just exquisite. I wouldn’t want to be responsible for maintaining it all. The efforts of those that have are truly remarkable. As was the crusade of Lady Constance. A brave & indomitable woman. A wonderful visit! Thanks very much. 😊
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I absolutely loved Lady Constance’s story! The color palate of Knebworth House is magnificent. This is the first viewing of an Armory room that I remember you showing. Very interesting. Thank you for this episode.
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Julie, this episode is a triumph. Very moving and I have learnt so much! Thankyou!
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I absolutely love your video's I'm an English man living in Portugal now and I'm very proud of my English heritage .We have so many wonderful stately homes and beautiful gardens keep making your wonderful video's ❤️ 😂
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Love hearing the history of these houses
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It's 2.46 am, and I've just finished watching this. What a blessed life some people have. It's not easy. I have a listed building, and it's hard to find people to do work to it. The trades are vanishing, and the prices are going sky high. So sad.
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Enjoyed so much and seeing all the family changes too. Thankfully owned by them so they can make these changes! Wonderful!!
