The Magnificent Chatsworth Suite Built For King William III | Real Royalty

The Cavendish family, eager supporters of William III and the Glorious Revolution, built a suite of royal apartments at Chatsworth, anticipating the king's visit. However, the king never arrived.
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[@suzannecooke2055]

I'd love to see interviews with the people who clean all this. The dusting alone is a staggering job.

[@Milton754]

I agree.

[@SusanneWuthrich]

I personally call it a boring Butler Job. The Austrian showed us the reality with a Portier in Hotel Sacher. When I was a child. Then you stop being obsessed with Royalty and may even want to have a Job in the Hotel Industry?

[@jilldwilliams9208]

Vacuuming would also be staggering !!

[@Laura55sere]

I saw the national trust clean a stately home once it was fascinating the little tricks they used so as not to damage the items.

[@imlistening1949]

Not only was I too wondering about the cleaning. Which insurance company insures ALL that art, the premium must be astronomical. Although I'm positive there are a number of companies that would need to share the risk.

[@sp-bl1sl]

To those of you interested, I highly recommend "The House" by the duke's late mother, Deborah. This piece did not even begin to scratch the surface of the history of the house, the family, and its contents. It's one of three books I would want if stranded on a desert island. The dowager duchess was the last surviving of the Mitford sisters and her writing is as witty as any of her sisters'. I actually ran into her on the street in London once and we had the most incredible conversation. And if you are walker, stay in Bakewell and hike the three miles through the countryside to Chatsworth. Best thing I ever did.

[@judiesuh6858]

Wow..the famous three Mitford sisters! That must of been quite memorable conversation. Thank you for the recommendation 🤭👍👏

[@Janettemay64]

Thank you. am elderly and largly confined to my bed, I still have from AU a profound love of history mainly English.

[@einezcrespo2107]

Noted. I have books on The Mitfords and am interested in some of the books the late Dowager Duchess Deborah wrote.

[@ConstanceToddSmithCreator]

Just ordered the book. Thank you so much for the tip…

[@lorifrank430]

Oh I cannot wait to finally go to England when the world opens back up

[@johnskeels8498]

We visited Chatsworth a couple of years ago and were given an impromptu performance on the piano by someone who was the spitting image of the present duke. He never introduced himself, but I am certain it was the man himself.

[@manmaje3596]

The duke and duchess are always about the estate and they do interact with the guests quite a lot.

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

Chatsworth and Castle Howard are the only two English houses that forced me to sit down when I first walked into them. Shockingly spectacular. Imagine the incomprehensible WEALTH it took to build these things!!

[@sawahtb]

One wonders where it all came from.

[@metropcs7560]

Goes to show this son understood his father's wishes. Family was very close, everyone had a roll, and of great importance. It is for everyone.

[@markduncan1477]

A real British Treasure. Bravo!

[@kutsev.naumenko.alexandr]

Я был знаком с Чатсвортом лишь по книге Дэвида Уоткина (David Watkin) по истории архитектуры Западной Европы, изданной в переводе на русский язык в Кёльне в 2001 году, а теперь увидел его воочию. Да, это воистину один из шедевров мировой архитектуры в целом, садово-парковой архитектуры, интерьеров, а также и одна из лучших действующих дворянских усадеб в мире -- настоящее сокровище Англии. Спасибо ведущей и Его Светлости Герцогу Девонширскому!

[@gazels11]

I visited Chatsworth in 2018. I'll never forget it 😍

[@crabbyoldman1022]

Bess of Hardwick left behind some wonderful houses. They are the reason people are still talking about her today.

[@selenea7788]

I am very lucky to live on the doorstep of Chatsworth and Hardwick Hall. Chatsworth is my favourite country house. I have fond memories as a child first visiting Chatsworth on a school trip in the late 1960s. The wonderful 11th Duke came and chatted with us whilst touring his home. His wife Deborah, waved to us when we stopped to have a picnic. Chatsworth holds amazing firework displays in November and is magical at Christmas. A beautiful and welcoming home.

[@dwaynehenderson556]

Hello👋 how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@neighborhoodcatlady6094]

I really enjoy visiting these treasure houses. They let you see all of the beautiful art/furniture as it was meant to be seen. Much better than seeing in a museum. ❤️

[@sandypompilii6901]

Chatsworth....absolutely amazing. I cant even fathom this being one of many of homes to the family.

[@markb1487]

I visited this house more than 100 times,and it never ceases to amaze me the sheer scale+size of the house+grounds..Lived in Bakewell many years,and it's a pleasure to have such an historic piece on our doorstep .👍💯💯👍

[@shelleywright7387]

Absolutely breathtaking, stunningly beautiful. The back ground photo shoots spectacular loved every minute xxxx

[@dwaynehenderson556]

Hello👋Shelley how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@dwaynehenderson556]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity and love💕 to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Dwayne Henderson by name. If I may ask where are you from?😍

[@ornleifs]

I've visited many country houses in England and Chatsworth was the best. It had a very warm and welcome atmosphere which made the visit so pleasant and relaxing.

[@michaelburgess9707]

Beautiful leather embossed wall panels. The Chateau of Marly near Paris, unfortunately, no longer exists; built in 1679 appears to be the inspiration for this palace. So glad the English version still exists. The modern sculptures look wonderful on the Cascade. The reclining Canova, wow.Thanks for this posting and thanks to the Duke of Devonshire for the thoughtful but expensive maintenance.

[@cindybogart6062]

It’s just wonderful to have all that history behind the gorgeous place!! I just love the grounds & buildings of this place.❣️

[@cassandraralph5906]

So pleased that Chatsworth has always been open to the public!

[@jeffwalsh6015]

The dining room decorated with the Christmas trees made me come!!!

[@sp-bl1sl]

You should see the house when the sunlight hits the west front--all the window frames are covered in gold leaf.

[@robynmoody8019]

Loved being there in 2017; enjoyed every moment of it.I am from Australia.

[@MrGagi67]

Light and intellectual documentary....

[@maryhirsch7170]

You can see the family resemblance through all the generations. The present Duke appears in a film about the estate, he's a charming man.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

England is full of beautiful homes. Full of history, full to the brim of magnificent things.

[@fatimaachebly1279]

The fact that Jfk's sister would've been the Duchess of Devonshire and living in Chatsworth is really interesting

[@dwaynehenderson556]

Hello👋Fatima how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@dwaynehenderson556]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity and love💕 to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Dwayne Henderson by name. If I may ask where are you from?

[@meeeka]

Her mother almost disowned her for marrying Billy. And then, they were dead.

[@fatimaachebly1279]

@@meeeka she supported them in the end right before Billy died.

[@angelabby2379]

@@meeeka the kennedys was probably descended from a farmer, they can only taint the devonshire family tree

[@gazels11]

What a lovely gentleman the Duke of Devonshire is🌹

[@redwandennaoui4508]

Beautiful, first time I saw this magnificent estate was in the 2005 film adaptation of pride & prejudice. I hope to take my wife and visit this home and other splendours in England.... one day.

[@rachidbenali6105]

that s the spirit to live there. great history great art

[@mummybunny331]

I know if I went I wouldn't want to leave,I would hide in a cupboard...then just lay and gaze at the cieling...

[@nicolemurphy2629]

😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[@carolbutler6932]

Magnificent Indeed!

[@57113]

In my humble opinion, I find Chatsworth much more architectural pleasing than any of the royal residences, including Buckingham Palace. The beautiful gardens not to mention the engineering feat of the beautiful water displays. The interior and the amazing displays of artifacts, furniture , paintings are daunting for the average person. The duke appears not only knowledgeable but has such a pleasant demeanor. He often states "we're very lucky" when he speaks of the house and gives credit to his team and especially the people who come to visit. Would really enjoy being able to see this remarkable house and grounds one day. 😊 43:28

[@marileelockwood5408]

Absolutely wonderful!!!💜✨

[@elainebines6803]

What a wonderful family - thoroughly enjoyed

[@dwaynehenderson556]

Hello 👋Elaine how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@dwaynehenderson556]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity and love💕 to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Dwayne Henderson by name. If I may ask where are you from?😍

[@partlycloudy3519]

Can you imagine getting married there? Omg its so beautiful

[@valleach9862]

I’ve been there and loved every bit that I could see

[@robertguerrero8009]

So far my favorite in your series of these Stately National Treasures, cheers.

[@robertwilkins8357]

This was William and Mary time. I discovered the furniture time William And Mary which I love, now that I am 80 I have no chance to ever be around those beautiful things.

[@messagetoyourudie5390]

I was fortunate to grow up in "The Dukeries" so many magnificent houses in that part of the world. We visited Chatsworth regularly as well as Welbeck, Hardwick, Bolsover, Clumber, etc. Magnificent, truly magnificent.

[@yorkshireroots]

Lovely Selina Scott so good to see her at wonderul Chatsworth

[@ursulaphillips5309]

Yes, truly magnificent.

[@mlhproductions]

~ Outstanding workmanship. The woodworking is especially exquisite & exemplary. Did not know of Samual Watson, carver. Thank you!

[@suzannestanley]

Fabulous. I love history and this marvelous house has seen quite alot of it. Thank you for taking such good care of this magnificent piece of history. Thank you for your love and care 😊

[@Jossianne19130]

So beautiful!!!

[@AntPDC]

The Chatsworth estate has since spent £12 million on restoration, including the re-gilding of the house's many decorative Baroque features, including the windows.

[@sp-bl1sl]

I have been twice and there are times when I LONG to be there again. Do not die without seeing Chatsworth. I don't like some of what the current duke has done, especially moving the Mercury statue from the great landing and, for some odd reason, removing the altar from the chapel, the house is in good hands and I will go again and plan to rent one of the cottages for a week when I retire.

[@dsandy131]

Stunning.

[@walterulasinksi7031]

While this video focuses on the Royal Apartment at Chatsworth, it should be remembered that part of the public loyalty to the Estate, is based on the actions of William. Cavendish, who during the plague outbreak at Eames, the Duke of Devonshire provided more food. To the village than could have possibly been consumed by the populace during the town’ Quarantine and only asked for a tiny amount that they could afford, showing true Noblesse Oblige. It was due to. This that those. That survived the epidemic, did not starve to death during those long. Forty days.

[@shadowknows5750]

Thanks for the video. Cheers.

[@lightmarker3146]

The music culled for this great series really sets the stage for what is shown. Much thought put into it.

[@barbburhenn2585]

I can’t even imagine living like this.

[@brianhollenbeck8633]

There is no place like home...this estate is beautiful...luv, @undwallace... xxxooo 🌍🌎🌏😽😽😁❤️

[@ericmoore571]

I very much enjoyed this!

[@joannedavis1991]

Those green men statues in the fountain were ugly.

[@jeffwalsh6015]

Agree. Modern art and English manor houses do not mix.

[@ek7593]

@@jeffwalsh6015 : I do fully agree. Some owners of great historical places collect very special art too. And I am sure they do know very well why...

[@Doug6412]

It is a beautiful place.

[@margretsims1322]

I find it breathtaking; my ancestor, my Great Great Grandmother was a cook at this estate home.........

[@boulevard14]

The music is creating a beautiful scene 😍🌄🏞

[@bjklein444]

Mystical.

[@isabelleskiss]

Darcy didn't look quite as I expected...but the main thing is that Elizabeth was happy...

[@freyasslain2203]

I loved King William . In my opinion , he was one of the best rulers in British History . He laid down the foundations for British Dominance . He also laid down the foundations of a more modern democracy . And he laid down the foundations for diplomatic kings for the future . Peter the Great of Russia , called King William his hero. So you can say through King William's long distance tutelage , Peter the Great only achieved what he achieved , because of the enormous influence of King William .

[@NickVenture1]

I hope to still live the day when a new way of generating affordable energy will become available to everybody.. including to the owners and caretakers of such architectural treasures in their remote country sides. We can see this progress every year. We get closer to this big game changer. Access to the internet, connecting any room in such a castle to the entire world any time if it is desired, seems like nothing special any more .. but it is in fact an incredible development for residents and visitors alike. (Such as me "visiting" the inside of the castle while sitting in a jungle place in South East Asia). LED lightening which saves electricity etc but still can fit the required light quality is another such progress in technology I think. Next should follow the power generating invention to allow low cost heating and cultivation of plants in greenhouses which are in need of warmer temperatures. (P.ex. Orchids) Instead of being beautiful remotely located museums such places will be able to combine history, art and and new income!

[@dinogove]

Wow!!! you talk like Nicola Tesla.......... free energy.

[@NickVenture1]

@@dinogove Yes. We need this still to be achieved. For the benefit of the entire humankind. End the parasitic condition of oil business. Money must stay with the people and be spent for improvements right in their proximity. Save the costs for energy and use the savings to further upgrade the castle p.ex. What a nice perspective.

[@dinogove]

@@NickVenture1 I love the way you think. Energy should be free. Big business must stop their relentless greed.

[@NickVenture1]

@@dinogove Exactly. It will create a huge shift in the distribution of wealth. When people, villages, towns and nations can finally generate the energy required to function without giving away a penny to the oil producers. , I mean especially these desert places from where this dirt has to be moved over the oceans and continents in order to be burned. It is a parasitic system because wealth generated by billions of people thanks to their hard work and intelligence is siphoned away by a minority selling basically rotten dirt. Many scientists are working on this matter and we can hope that the days when energy will become available for "free" are soon to come. To run and own a large house or such castles will be much more easy... That is the future !

[@MasterMetaphysician]

@@dinogove Big business and greed are exactly why these types of mansions and treasures exist!

[@Am-dp3jy]

Wow, wow, wow, I'm speechless!

[@dwaynehenderson556]

Hello👋 how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@dwaynehenderson556]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity and love💕 to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Dwayne Henderson by name. If I may ask where are you from?

[@WillowPatty]

What is the gorgeous violin piece which begins these episodes?

[@robertwilkins8357]

The lady was delightfull to linten to!

[@safayi]

I look forward to one day seeing this house in person.

[@richardgarno6591]

The ad at the beginning is annoying but tolerable. The mid-video interruptions for more ads are too much. While interesting, your videos are not interesting enough for me to put up with that.

[@robertwilkins8357]

What were there lives like? I hope there lives were happy with all of the beauty!

[@chaosincarnate380]

If Lord MacCauley were alive today and had anything to say about it, King Billy was probably in the top tier of English kings, even though he was a Dutchman.

[@cjwaywell]

On the contrary the staff are not welcoming at all. I was met on entrance to the car park by an aggressive security man who did not want me to use my disabled badge to park up by the stables he was shouting at me a disabled man that much that my young daughter was terrified and it really spoilt our first visit to this House and we had a 100 mile journey. This is yet a case of the people in the big house not being aware of the reality on the ground. Another observation with respect is that the visitors whom I spoke to like me did not feel that the contemporary sat well with the classical, people expect period art furniture and fittings not something that they might find in ikea. Though I was impressed by the countless number of Dyson fans - good choice. So I was enticed and beguiled by the video to visit but the reality is nothing like any of the videos on here depict. I really wish that I had blogged my experience as proof, maybe next time! But I was impressed by Capability Browns landscape and it is not uncommon for him to save what would have otherwise been a disastrous visit.

[@DogeSpeaks]

The lighting is horrid in this documentary. I know it was a cloudy day when they filmed, but today’s lenses allow you to adjust to capture the vivid colors and brightness of these rooms. It really does the place injustice to not show it in more light.

[@andrewaway]

Just have a drink. Everything will look clearer.

[@DogeSpeaks]

@@andrewaway Done.

[@militzamadrid462]

...probably the photografer was allowed only certain Technology, maybe too much light Is not good for paintings an curtains. My humble Guess.

[@DogeSpeaks]

@@militzamadrid462 Not when every other documentary about the castle is done with even clearer technology than this. See PBS Chatsworth.

[@militzamadrid462]

@@andrewaway 🤭🤭

[@anthonytindle5758]

I don't live far from chatsworth, I've never been in the grounds but drove past quite a few times I can't really explain why I've never paid a visit there when it's so close and I've been in lots of stately homes but not chatsworth.

[@rondifrankel]

Wonderful video. I wish the music had been included in the credits, it is lovely!

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

Too bad they didn't have the funds to have created 'underground parking' for the visitors and staff, as the brutal parking lot next door is BEYOND a horrific eyesore, (and hardly adds to the lush landscape of such a grand estate.)

[@meeeka]

When I hear "Cavendish" or "Devonshire" I immediately think of Georgiana.

[@yaminatoday1151]

This house reminds me of Mr. Darcy's house in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice.

[@johnkolassa1645]

The owner gives an impressive interview.

[@nyckolaus]

The laughing statues have to go.

[@RealRoyalty]

They are quite eerie, aren't they?

[@takochikhradze4555]

@@RealRoyalty more like unsettling and out of place

[@tjp353]

They're horrible. Unnecessary & ugly in an otherwise beautiful place.

[@maryloumawson6006]

Are they laughing? They look more like they're screaming to me. They are hideous, and spoil the view of the cascading river.

[@Sun_Flower1]

We used to paddle in that cascade as children - I imagine children would be frightened away by those awful statues nowadays. Lol, maybe that's the point of them.

[@kellymarsh2266]

It's sounds like a very happy and loving thrupple to me.

[@sympatikaamore2375]

Como puedo, visitar este lugar, me encanta la historia creo soy almade ese tiempo, en mi cuerpo pues adoro lo antiguo vestimenta, y lo que más adoro es ver la cocina de los años 1600 ver la estufa de hierro y lo demás me derrite yo debí nacer en ese tiempo, claro con privilegios porque los muy pobres sufrían, gracias por compartir

[@RAJA4847-v4d]

Very nice

[@cassandraralph5906]

One step short of Heavenly Paradise!

[@rachelhagins1401]

Beautiful House ❤

[@drewgus6769]

TOO MANY ADS! Literally every 5 minutes or so is an ad which renders this video almost unwatchable.

[@bpier]

TOO MANY ADS!

[@duckiegirl58]

Isn't this the house in Pride and Prejudice? If not it looks so much like it

[@secretagent86]

no, there are many good videos on that one (you can google it)

[@margolenney6032]

YES it is. This was ‘Pemberley’ in the film.

[@italiansdoitbetter5062]

This is also the house for the movie “The Duchess “ Princess Diana many time grandmother if I’m not mistaken

[@oanamanole9005]

This lady is trying to come across all posh, but then she's calling Georgina foxy🤣 "you can see it in her eyes, can't you?"

[@hollyw9566]

It would be marvelous if they could get a Butterfield horse modeled upon the charger the first Duke is riding in that portrait, as they love adding modern sculpture. It would be beautiful on the parkland, a rearing model of that horse. I wonder what its name was?

[@dinogove]

I am from South Africa, I live in Chatsworth, named after this place. Its an Indian location, created by the Apartheid government.

[@lauraroy9093]

British colonialists loved to name locations in the Colonies after British places. I love in Canada, British colonialists named many places here in Canada after England: For example we have places in Canada named Sudbury, Chelmsford, London, Stratford, Kitchener, Cambridge….and many, many more. I live in London, Ontario, Canada!

[@dinogove]

@@lauraroy9093 True, true Thanks for the info Laura

[@phyllisruthmick5391]

And it's the same way here in the US although not specifically where I live in Southeast Louisiana because Louisiana never really belonged to Britain, it was Spanish and then French until the Louisiana purchase when the United States bought it from France. But up and down the East coast it's quite common for towns, cities, counties, ect to be named after places, people and Royals. A well known example is New York state and their capital city New York. A less well known place would be William and Mary College or University, it's the second oldest university in the US from the year 1693 and it's located in the state of Virginia on the East coast and it's named for the same King and Queen that the Duke of Devonshire built the state rooms for at Chatsworth. 🖖 Live long and prosper 🌠 And a very good night and or day to you both! 👋💞✌⚘⚘

[@dinogove]

@@phyllisruthmick5391 Some good background info

[@pedanticradiator1491]

@@phyllisruthmick5391 actually Albany is the capital of New York state. Albany is like New York also named after King James II & VII as before he was king he was Duke of York and Albany (Albany is an old term meaning Northern Scotland)

[@kaybeckett5582]

Would you mind telling me how to find out more about the bronze screaming men sculptures (covering their ears) in the cascading fountain? Are they made by Grillet? Are they still there? Stunning!

[@canaandaddario1992]

Without art a home is an empty cube.

[@samypushpam9368]

🙏Thank you🙏❤🌲✌

[@TheDNAGroup]

@28:41 lol. YES!!! #QuiteRightly #SayItWithYourChest!

[@farmers-daughter2000]

I like the swans. You should get more!

[@kayangel2625]

Wow I remember my boarding school called Nanhurst having a marble fireplace I wonder if it's still there Elmbridge Road Cranleigh in Surrey

[@dwaynehenderson556]

Hello 👋Kay how are how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@dwaynehenderson556]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity and love💕 to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Dwayne Henderson by name. If I may ask where are you from?😍

[@i.p.956]

I have always wondered what did they do with all these bedrooms! Surely they didn't house 100 guests every day in order to use 50 bedrooms!

[@workoutmom2b1g]

Why the big band music?! lol

[@lennny2218]

Does anyone know the name of the song at 0:47?

[@marieelena]

I am facinated by Georgiana, she seems to have been a rebel in her time.

[@dwaynehenderson556]

Hello👋 Marie how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@dwaynehenderson556]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity and love💕 to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Dwayne Henderson by name. If I may ask where are you from?😍

[@charlesvanderhoog7056]

The 1st Duke created lodgings for King William III but forgot to create an incentive for the kind to come to him. Lusciously decorated rooms could not serve as incentive in themselves as the kind would have such abodes aplenty by himself and others would have similar stately rooms to offer. Give a person a good reason, and he will come. Without it, it is just lustre, foil.

[@sp-bl1sl]

the 1st Duke helped put William on the throne. One can understand why he might have assumed that was enough to merit a visit.

[@Booka60]

Love it! but the chairs in the theatre are awful.

[@marypartridge5154]

Thank the lord for todays minialism not so many poor servants required to clean the over cluttered places. Its a good thing that aristos pass properties on to future generations. Keeping our history alive so thank god for aristos too.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

I want to use it for Breakfast ! 😅🤗