Royal Castle RENOVATION Into a Family Home - Rockingham Castle Part 1

[@reanaa]

Better then the BBC. Have become quite addicted to your content. Both myself and my 11 year old daughter love watching and learning. Happy Valentines!!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Wonderful to read this! Wow and thank you!!!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@lochamb1234]

What a wonderfully amiable man, I could listen to his historical preambles all day. An amazing castle, perhaps one of my favourites and how fab to have such a wonderful man take care of this wonderful piece of English history while ensuring it also remains a spectacular family home.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Cenepk101]

He was so generous & gracious !!!!

[@PLuMUK54]

I was trying to think of a word to describe him, and I don't think that I could do better than your "amiable".

[@jackmorgan1677]

Amiable and someone who can actually describe things vividly without side tracking or procrastinating. This in contrast to the vast majority of KZbinrs who are all over the place.

[@reneecrotty6910]

same!!!! I was thinking how likeable this man is!!!!

[@rcagoon1969]

Yep. BBC with all its taxpayer funding couldn't even do a programme this insightful for less than a few million. The Viscountess is just too affable with everyone. And asks the right questions. Production too, is broadcast quality. Excellent stuff.

[@dcchong8102]

Shouldn’t expect too much from the BBC peasants.

[@Qrtuop]

Lmao the classism is real. Wth

[@adrianawood9741]

Having an América host really helps, as American personality is more direct and warm.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@OncleJer]

Hearing someone speak with so much knowledge and passion about his family's history and how it translates to the propriety is simply fascinating. I seriously hope there is more content like this to come. Fantastic!

[@stacyola]

We stayed at Rockingham, for a week, in the middle 90's. What a great experience. The elephant walk was amazing.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@gerriebell2128]

I love how your eyes light up and you smile so much as you learn about the Montagu connections and history of each room. It’s clear that you love doing this, and it makes us love it too.

[@erican.c.2176]

Mr. Watson has just such patience explaining the histories of RockinghamCastle, such down to earth character. The portrait of Queen I extraordinary. Love your vedios.

[@zehratyabji6988]

I have stayed at Rockingham for 4 Christmas’s with Gemma, & have so much to tell everyone! Michael, Faith, ( both India Lovers) The Queens Christmas visit, E M Forster( I still treasure his Christmas gift to me ) & gifts of super posters of Charles Dickens who wrote “Bleak House” here. Oh so many stories to tell- full of humour, laughter, & sadness! Those were the days.!!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Zehra so wonderful to see you here!! We want to hear your story!

[@cindyjolly2043]

This video was wonderfully made. It was so wonderful to meet the matriarch of the Saunders family. So wonderful to hear the information he shared and it is obvious that you know a great deal about the architecture of castles and other stately homes and manors. Your enthusiasm and smile made this a fabulous experience. I watched the second episode immediately after enjoying this one. Thank you! Best wishes to you and your lovely family. God bless you all!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate this. So much more to come!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@HBLADY]

I love how you bring us English history with your American enthusiasm! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@donnabaardsen5372]

I can never get enough of these magnificent castles and estates, Julie. Your tours of them literally take me back in time, in my mind. Imagining our ancestors living there, how they lived. Each week is an adventure. I'm curious about how they are kept so clean. It must take an entire team and be an enormous undertaking.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@jenjem5810]

Stranded in New Hampshire....weather, car hiccup. Happy to listen to you while Readying for a Zoom wedding. Always delightful. Thank you. Your ❤️ is always evident. Soon, hopefully you will be at One million viewers. Your content is uplifting and grounding at the same time.

[@lynnralph8373]

Julie you are doing an important job of bringing English history to all of us. Young folk of today need to learn and become proud of their heritage. So well done you.

[@TWROC96]

I love James' enthusiasm in presenting his home and the history that defines it. Very well done Julie in sharing this beautiful, historic home.

[@loreleih6832]

Whenever I see people tear out the original furnishings from classical homes I get hives, but this showed me that people have been updating their homes since the begging of time. It’s neat to see the different eras interplay within the space

[@mariadange06]

This series shows how those inheriting these huge estates work very hard to maintain the upkeep. Delightful guided tour regarding such depth of history in one building.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

Julie your videos are always better and better, it's like I'm watching a BBC documentary, astonishing production! Wonderful castle, I adore them, and once I will be back to Tuscany in spring I will film some as well :) xx

[@kerryjordan9928]

Totally agree with this! 🎉❤️

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@svetlanarybalko6867]

Absolutely beautiful piece on British history, I am just amazed by the camera work, shots from a bird view, music, the montage of the whole video - everything is done on such a professional level, like a TV production, Julia you are born to be a commentator, story teller🥰🙏 just astonishing quality! Please say many thanks to video producer, camera man 🌹🙏🥰 and everyone who is involved !

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@amalilconfused]

Mr. Watson has such a special way of storytelling. It’s like you’re listening to your gruff, but fun uncle. Love the interaction between him and Julie. Hearing about the family stories was specially interesting.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@sallyl5041]

MORE PLEASE!!! Thank you so much Julie!!! Absolutely Fascinating!!!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@anniehall709]

This was a wonderful first insight into Rockingham. My children went to Uppingham School, so I have driven past this beautiful castle many times. Thank you for this fabulous series!

[@dstaugustinefl8832]

I love watching your video's . My mother is English and was from Ipswich Suffolk, her side of the family is still there. I was a military brat and my dad was stationed again in England (where he met my mother and they married) and we move there when I was 6 weeks old. We moved back to the states when I was four or five, I am right handed but cut my food with a knife with my left hand and my fork overturned. When you played the what this is, called I got all but one right. So awesome to see how you are embracing your husbands and now you heritage.

[@ajadrew]

Ipswich, my home town - We lived in Fonnereau Road by Christchurch Park in the mid 60's.

[@Susan.I]

His family has been in the home for over 400 years!! I can’t even imagine where my family lived 400 years ago!

[@tambracarswell9896]

James is so charming. I love his humor and I could listen to his stories all day long! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@santosa.6004]

The way he expressed the history, is wonderful. I was having chills seeing this first chapter. Absolutely LOVE this castle and his history.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@misskatherinewolfgramme7283]

Your channel is really coming into its own, this episode is fabulous and what a wonderful guide you have to show you around his castle! Thank you.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@deeannaschutz4049]

Oh my goodness, I could have spent over a week in just the few rooms on this video. The walls, the carvings, the portraits, the furniture, the other antiques. I'm just floored, can't wait for the next video!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@lisaharrington6488]

Amazing transformation from castle to a comfortable, lovely home. Thank you Sir for sharing your home with us!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Thank you for taking all of us to this beautiful castle. I love historical houses to see how the aristocrats lived many years ago. You are so blessed to have the opportunity you have to live in your fabulous Chateau. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@heathermartinez8640]

Really enjoyed hearing about all of the historical connections and looking at the different rooms. Awesome job with filming and editing!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@LA-jf1zn]

I really enjoyed this! So much history, I cant imagine what it must be like in person, just beautiful! I love the room with all the book, very cozy.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@rikspector]

Julie, James seems to be such a congenial fellow, not at all the aloof stern British type of fellow often portrayed in old movies. Thank you so much and I look forward to the next episode. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@pawedz7196]

Beautyfull castle and intresting history

[@lisateel3248]

I could watch these episodes over and over. Simply fascinating! Thank you!

[@PLuMUK54]

I think that Rockingham was used as the backdrop to a television series many years ago. It was about the effect of the English Civil War within families, a time when some members would support one side, and others the opposing side, as happened in this family.

[@rebekahlow8375]

Spectacular estate!! Such a rich history! I could spend hours walking around and l learning about the castle and the historic connections to English history with James!!! The personal family history is very interesting as well. I'm really looking forward to the next video!! Love from Vermont

[@dstclair7363]

I love your channel ! You can tell you're passionate about the history ! So happy you get to visit all these estates! Thanks for sharing with us Julie! You represent America with such grace and beauty!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate this. So much more to come!

[@sarahmills519]

This is the first video of yours I've watched and I'm enjoying it so much. As I was going down the wikipedia hole on the Montagu family I noticed that today is your birthday - so Happy Birthday!!!

[@hansk9285]

I could watch this for hours. Thank you so much for doing this series. Very interesting and beautiful made.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@milkshake123abc]

So interesting! Wow! What amazing history. And that Georgian living area was beautiful! Love that style.

[@wendiunrein8802]

How interesting!!! I love the present living area, beautifully done! Thank you for this, so much to take in! Keep going, want to learn more! Julie I grew up near you in IL. I am so enjoying your spin on this! You are so energetic as I would be! Enjoy!!

[@sillybeeful]

That magnificent Car 🚙 swoon 🥰 and thank you for an enjoyable and informative film, absolutely beautiful 💐

[@cindybogart6062]

I love all your content, Julie. I’m a big history buff & I would be right at home going through all this history. You are blessed to be surrounded by all this fabulous history & we are blessed that your gratitude & kindness allows you to share it with us. I’m hoping to go to England this fall & I’m trying to find a castle to stay in for a few evenings. This man is absolutely charming & I could listen to his stories for days. Thank for this program. I love it! So informative & breathtakingly beautiful. I appreciate all you do to show all this to us. Your the best!✨

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much Cindy!

[@goldenineke]

What an intriguing man - he is a delight to listen to.

[@lindsayaiken6976]

Oh I just love him! I could listen to him all day! How fascinating! Thanks for sharing with us 💜

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@kellyms7230]

So loved this episode! The Grand Hall is stunning. I love the Tudor era. Can't wait for the next one!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@erinmarie27]

The house is stunning! Thank you for this amazing episode Julie!!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@barbaraknuth8095]

One of the best AV videos. Loved it.

[@michellefuhrman]

Just beautiful and so enchanting.

[@AnnieWarbux]

Wow!! Steppin up in the Production World! Kudos!!👏 I adore Castles and Grand Houses. Being within the walls of History can be so humbling.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate this. So much more to come!

[@ADWorcestershire]

What a nice gentlemen. Wonderful history tour. Thank you, Julie. ☺❤

[@FreedomKid100]

What a pleasurable man, and what an interest view of history he has.

[@bcatita]

I love it when you show this historical family homes, just love it. Greattings from Portugal.

[@kerryjordan9928]

I enjoyed this so much! I felt I was there with you both reliving the rich history of this beautiful home and family! ❤️🎉

[@user-qz5dq8kn4p]

Lady Julie thank you so very much for sharing this with all of us it’s most kind of you to do so much appreciated truly thank you 🥰

[@JoanneOz]

How wonderful. I just love your visits to special historical places - you're such a natural interviewer, and help people to relax and share their enthusiasms in such a fun way - great work Julie 🌼

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate this. So much more to come!

[@kristinb5121]

Fascinating! Both the castle, which was shown so well, and the amazing opportunity to listen to two historic families discover their shared lineage.

[@chechantal]

This new shorter introduction is a great improvement. We’re visiting the stately home within the first 90 seconds and it’s immediately more engaging. Awesome showing.

[@bethtaig2443]

Oh Julie I just quite simply loved seeing this Castle it’s extraordinary. I love your honest enthusiasm while you’re asking and learning all about these amazing places you visit. I particularly love how much you yourself enjoy finding out if the Montagues are connected. Julie you absolutely bring these places alive with your enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing this history. From me in Australia 🇦🇺

[@bluezauza]

It's just beautiful to watch the love and passion for the home and it's history. It is a legacy and we can witness the responsibility of preserving not only the house itself but everything that comes with it. Yes, it is a privilege to live and grow up in such grand estate but it comes with so much responsibility. And what an amazing place it is.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Yes agree all around xx

[@risalangdon9883]

What a glorious place!!! And we've only seen a small portion so far! Wow!

[@01Lenda]

Really, felt like I was there with you. Loved every room, floor, fireplace and beam! Absolutely fascinating. Your passion and enthusiasm, spill over into your narration! You make it such an amazing experience and you bring out the best of each owner and their stories! Thank you for taking us along, what a complete treat. Look forward to each episode! Production is top notch! ❤🌿🌹

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate this. So much more to come!

[@Aussietari]

L♥️VING Your Historic Homes Series, Julie.🥰 The amount of Research &. Detail that You give on each Home, is Wonderful.😌

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate this. So much more to come!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@denonde1313]

What a fantastic video.

[@axelwalter4046]

Brilliant. Such an elegant house, and such pleasant people. If only our world had more sophistication like that.

[@claudiamandini]

So Cute!!! …and couldn’t have loved more this creative approach to present the castle!!!!

[@patriciabaughn4749]

So very interesting. Cudos to you Julie for keeping all that English history alive. I find all that family history so very complicated. You really seem to have a handle on it . Rockingham Castle is beautiful thanks to the generations of people who inherited it and lovingly cared for it. Can't wait for episode 2.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@michellevonjaeger5743]

Magnificent!! This is a cannot wait for the next one series... 👏👏👏

[@LSdr-sl9lw]

Thank you so much, Julie. I really do enjoy your videos.

[@lyndarichardson4744]

Thank you, what an amazing 4 part series, so interesting ! James Saunders Watson is very entertaining.

[@puhelimentili805]

The production of this KZbin channel is beyond professional

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you!!!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@shuffleaccount1985]

WONDERFUL !!!!!! thank you for this tour !

[@cathyhurt2524]

The interview was fantastic. What a wonderful gentleman.

[@janedoe805]

So interesting and it was very informative. What a lovely gentlemen and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing your family history with everyone. ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@BettySusanne]

This was fascinating. Looking forward to seeing part two. Thank you. 💚🇨🇦

[@carolweaver3269]

Thank you Julie I just enjoyed this so much! It is beautiful and was so informative. So brilliant to allow all of us to be able to visit Manors and Castes and learn so much. We are just kept from all of this for so long in history, as of distance and the distinction of classes. It is very hard in this day to keep them up, and thank God for those who are finding ways to take care of them and open it up to the people, to help when possible. We so in this day crave learning more and feeling part of this very special life all of you have. Although not easy, but yet we know it is hard on either side. Just in different ways. Thank you for this opportunity to journey with you and get to know more about what the Castles and Manors and the life within, is like and what it is truly about. This is including some of the hard and the easy, no matter what it brings.

[@orangepeel3465]

I just love the show and music, Julie! Wonderful production.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much! please spread the word!

[@orangepeel3465]

@@AmericanViscountess Yes, I will SHARE this video!!

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@imsiimsi12341]

Absolutely delightful

[@DM-Canada]

Wow! This is amazing! If I ever get across "the pond", this will have to be a stop along the way! Looking forward to part 2.

[@judyandrews1605]

Wonderful videos filled with sooo much interesting information. Very well done!!! And I love all your Boden clothes!!! 🇺🇸

[@guillaumerusengo9371]

She kept her commoner's credentials. Exceedingly keen and upbeat! Unlady-like.

[@sarahperkins2340]

Please put this on tv i would watch it weekly. But I am thrilled that I can on here since I am American and this is too good for American TV.

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@susannerousseau7311]

Love seeing all the different castles in Britain ! Good job Julie

[@vmb8916]

Im from Australia and Im so loving watching these shows. All the big English and Scottish places. Hoping one day to get to some but if not I have found myself enthralled in these and feel I am vistiong them with you.

[@phyllisb344]

Lovely. Thank you

[@southernsunshine6154]

We hear so much about your husband's genealogy. We would love to know about you - especially if any of your family came from the British Isles. American Sailors were held in Edinburgh Castle as American Revolution POWs during that war. Was Luke's family involved in any of the battles or fighting with Spain or France because essentially the American Revolution became a world war as the colonial super powers fought all over the globe which helped the American colonies gain their freedom.

[@sallyannc3176]

Yes - I'm sure Julie will have some kind of European or British ancestors.

[@tomasburns6406]

@@sallyannc3176 well she’s obviously not Chinese or African😅

[@heathercbc7287]

This is amazing. Thank you for showing us these beautiful historic homes, as well as Mapperton. I told my husband, I need to come to Dorset and visit Mapperton on a tour one day!

[@alaine57]

Love your videos, thank you for all the history lessons

[@theresaalexander4142]

This is delightful. You are so cute and he is an excellent story teller, full of information. I loved it. 🙂

[@StephenandClaire]

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[@reneejones5675]

such a beautiful house, I've been to burleigh and thats amazing.. no photo can capture it in person

[@Cenepk101]

Outstanding Tour !!!!! Outstanding!!!!!

[@Innperlenburg]

My 18th ggf was Constable of Rockingham Castle in 1324. Stunning presentation. Thank you!

[@donnamczesty921]

Julie you look like Princess Grace in that car . Kudos 👏 Kudos Kid-O . This was BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@Diana-qm7ty]

So beautiful, just love this Julie

[@a.urbanchuk513]

When will you post more about Rockingham ?? Love listening to him. All his rich history💞💞💞💞

[@franzsolinas7893]

just divine ! the viscountess is simply formidable ! thank you

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenwhite7023]

Wow, that’s beautiful 😀

[@dingleberryridesagain3606]

Yes indeed,my grandmother, the Marchioness of Stickapopple now sadly moved on was at a great occasion in the Palace when one of Andrew's horsey pals fell off his trike, well Andrew was watching from the minstrels gallery and laughed uproariously !! Grandma's first reaction much applauded, was to give the bugger a kick up the arse,Then a slap in the ear, yes no nonsense allowed !

[@tabuhurt1593]

The Library in this house has great lighting.

[@RianShafer]

This man is so nice! Love the place & history of the rooms & portraits. Can't wait to see part 2! (I might have a wee crush oh James. lol)