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Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work: With exclusive access granted to the series’ filmmakers by Queen Elizabeth II, this six-hour series follows Her Majesty, her family and their extensive support staff as the royals work and live at Buckingham Palace, perform official visits at home and abroad, and meet with people from all walks of life in the performance of their royal duties. Pictured: Queen Elizabeth II and President George W. Bush attend a white-tie state dinner given in honor of Her Majesty’s visit to Washington, DC.

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Follow Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her family as they travel abroad, work at the palace and meet people around the world.

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Portrait of Archduchess Marie-Antoinette, 1767-68, by Martin van Meytens the Younger, Schonbrunn, Vienna.

Marie Antoinette

This film offers a portrait of the French sovereign and traces her journey from the palaces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to her final hours in a prison cell.

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The WETA Guide to Christmas

New! Premiering Thursday, November 27 at 8:00 pm on WETA TV 26, this new one-hour program explores Christmas festivities around Washington.
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DTV: Are You Ready?

Find out if you'll be affected by the digital transition on February 17, 2009.
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