Antiques Roadshow · S49E01

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

2026-04-19 · 58 min

In this special episode filmed at Windsor Castle, Antiques Roadshow marks the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth with a reflective look at her life, legacy, and the people she inspired. Fiona Bruce is given access to items from the Royal Collection Trust, including childhood clothing, wartime pantomime costumes, state gifts, and the Queen’s coronation gown. The episode also features royal mementoes brought in by guests, from Girl Guides history and coronation souvenirs to artwork, embroidery samples, and personal recollections connected to the late monarch. Additional segments explore Queen Elizabeth’s lifelong love of horses, commemorative craftsmanship, and the enduring public affection reflected in tributes such as the popular Paddington Bear jubilee illustration.