A Royal Guide to...

How do the royals balance expectation and tradition to raise the perfect future monarchs?

A history of the royals' love of animals. Not just racehorses or corgis but a passion for all creatures great and small, from cats to parrots to a polar bear fishing in the Thames.

Documentary exploring the royal garden, a key place for new monarchs to make their mark. Henry VIII's original hunting grounds are now central London's royal parks. Multi-purpose green spaces act as a source of income, a place to relax, and perhaps most importantly somewhere to host spectacular parties.

Christmas is the most spectacular time of the royal family's year, with extravagant banquets, celebrity carol concerts and amazing 20-foot trees. And then the King settles down for his turkey dinner.

A country steeped in history and tradition, Wales's relationship with the royals has been somewhat rocky over the centuries - filled with bloody 13th-century battles and times of oppression. Today, however, arguably things are in much better shape. After more than 50 years as the Prince of Wales, it's safe to say that Welsh cake is a staple of the King's afternoon tea.

A look at the long and tangled history of the royals and the armed forces reveals how the two institutions have shaped each other historically and still do so today.

The royal family's lives in Scotland, which has been the location for many key royal moments, from family barbecues and weekend hikes at Balmoral, to university love affairs and ultimately the death of the Queen. But it hasn't always been such a close relationship - in the 13th century, English monarchs were definitely not welcome north of the border.