Antiques Roadshow: Balmoral Royal Special

Fiona Bruce introduces a unique celebration of the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II from Balmoral Castle. Highlights include a recording of a speech the young Princess Elizabeth made on Children's Hour in 1940, described by the children of presenter Uncle Mac, and a behind-the-scenes account of the Queen's first televised Christmas message, complete with photos of Prince Charles and Princess Anne trying out the camera equipment. The team appraise royal memorabilia, from mugs and crisp packets to a piece of the Queen's wedding cake, while a seamstress recalls the thrill of helping to make the royal wedding gown. Several items provide a rare insight into the Queen's day-to-day life, such as her interest in racing pigeons, and a personal letter to a vet reveals wry comments about the weight of a corgi and touching lines on the death of a beloved pet. There's also another chance to see the Queen's meeting with the Antiques Roadshow team at Hillsborough Castle in 2014.