Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album

Airs Sunday, August 16 at 8 p.m.

Images from the program

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Lucy Worsley with a part of Queen Victoria’s mourning dress at the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Hampton Court Palace.

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Lucy Worsley recreates Cecil Beaton’s famous coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Lucy Worsley dressed in period costume with vintage Kodak camera to recreate the photographs of Queen Alexandra.

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Lucy Worsley meets veteran royal photographer Anwar Hussein.

Explore how the royal family has shaped their image with photography, from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana to Prince Harry. From official portraits to tabloid snapshots, the camera has been the Crown’s confidante, messenger — and nemesis.