Channel 5 continues its exploration of royal customs and practices this Saturday with the second episode of “Secrets of the Royal Traditions.” The series examines how the British monarchy uses ritual and ceremony to maintain its unique place in the nation’s identity, from the grand spectacle of state visits to the subtle messaging of royal makeup.
Episode 2 takes a look at the historical and political significance of state visits, exploring how the royal family uses these occasions to represent and promote Britain on the world stage. Expect to see the pomp and circumstance of banquets, public processions, and the requisite gun salutes.
But the episode also looks at the finer details, like the unspoken language of royal makeup. What messages are conveyed through carefully chosen colors and styles? The show also turns its attention to royal statues through the ages. These public displays are meant to solidify legacies, but as history shows, not all attempts at immortalizing royalty in bronze or marble have been successful.
“Secrets of the Royal Traditions” airs Saturday, 3 May at 8:00 PM on Channel 5.
