The Unique Blenheim Palace Built For Duke Of Marlborough | Real Royalty 

The connection to being Winston Churchill’s birthplace, I mean specifically the historical significance of Blenheim, speaks so much to what sort of sense of purpose and ego he would have had, and by all accounts did have. Two of Britain’s sons who saw through England’s success in what could be argued were two of its most consequential coalition battles, connected by family, and such a monumental landmark.

The 11th Duke of Marlborough, featured in this video, passed away in 2014 so obviously this is an older video.

"Churchill was never made a duke or an earl ..." To be fair, he was offered the Dukedom of London by the King, but declined.

There is so many beautiful things to see here .. I love the tall trees , the stables , the entrance hall , the waterfall , the gardens , the bridge and the library.. absolutely amazing and grand

the gift shop of Blenheim where I got my locally made purse is the best and the cakes of the coffee shop is unforgettable

Sometimes, I feel there is a huge difference between us, and them. Back then, they did greater things, accomplished greater success from the ground up, conquered greater tragedy, acquired greater knowledge, and built much, much greater homes. What is that difference? One thing to bridge the gap may be to realize just how important it is to raise your children in a richly nourished atmosphere of morals and education. These homes are such an inspiration! We should continue to build and use them today!

Without the marriage to Ms. Consuelo Vanderbilt, this palace might not look as good today. I was hoping for more information about that marriage and her dowry to save Blenheim Palace.

A treasure for sure. The tapestries are amazing by themselves. Much love for England.

I made it to Blenheim all the way from Durham. There was a run taking place which I took a wrong turn into and ended up driving through, in the chaos because of the heavy police presence. We had been denied access. All they would tell us was, there had been an incident. So we wandered back to Oxford where people were selling loo rolls with faces of politicians on them, all very puzzling until we got back to our hotel and heard on the radio that night, that the solid gold toilet at Blenheim had been stolen that morning!! As you can imagine,we laughed and laughed (terrible though it was) I was more disappointed at not seeing the palace as we had to leave for home the next day. I'll get back there one day! There was a very friendly lady who lives next to the Church where Churchill is buried. I was doing a grave rubbing and it started to rain! I ended up missing one number off the date on his stone. The lady offered us tea and scones! Other than that, not my day at all lol. So plenty excuse to go back! Edit: I did manage to get a rubbing from JRR Tolkien's grave at Wolvercote cemetery, so not a completely wasted trip!

Napoleon and Wellington both said that Marlborough was Britains greatest military commander.

The 3rd Duke of Marlborough already inherited his father’s title earl of Sunderland and the Althorp estate, he gave up Althorp to his younger brother after he became the duke of Marlborough because his aunt don’t have a male heir…his younger brother is the ancestor of the present Spencer Family in Althorp and Princess Diana, the 5th duke of Marlborough added the Churchill to their last name Spencer to pay tribute to their ancestor John Churchill.

I love Blenheim. Walking up those front steps, I felt how imposing Blenheim is; my knees were shaking hard.

This is the most amazing palace i have ever seen. Everything is on such a grand scale. I cant even fathom this once being a private family home and the inscription on the organ....beautiful. i could go on and on.

I was so impressed with my visit to this magnificent palace

Quite an impressive opening of the huge door; such grace.

Watching brought me to tears. I feel such a connection. Thank you for sharing. Love & Light.

Wish their grand ballrooms or the sitting rooms where the Marlborough received guests were shown.

Beautiful, powerful account of this amazing piece of history! Thank you!

Thank you for Blenheim Palace explanation. I am watching from India.

The long library is like an indoor dueling gallery.

Such a Beautiful Palace....simply amazing...and a wonderful family looking after the Palace...such treasurexxxxx

I highly recommend touring Blenheim in person if one has a chance.

Superbb presentation on Blenheim Palace history ! Thank you, Dr. M Donald Hayes III

I've been there and it is beyond amazing ..inside and out

Such a wonderful tour! Magnificent! It was like seeing a living Fairytale!

I love history and the beautiful famous palaces, buildings etc. However, I always think of the poverty that was also present and the terrible lives that many lived. That always comes to mind.

I hope to some day make educational videos of this quality, thank you so much for the love and care you put into this.

So awesome!! I really enjoyed watching this!!

Yay...good on the 7th duke! He regained the sold library books!

A splendid documentary and the choice of background music is a real joy to listen to - as are the quite lovely gentle vocal tones of the guide and Narrator. Thanks a million for making the production available for our viewing!j

Thanks for sharing with love

Spectacular, needs to continue forever. Its a keeper.

A truly remarkable place. Been a couple of times. It is, without doubt, an architectural masterpiece and its place in British history assured. The home bequeathed by a grateful nation to John Churchill Duke of Marlborough victor of Blenheim and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill MP, arguably one of the most important figures of 20th-century world-politics is testimony enough as to its importance in our island story. It is well worth a visit and the grounds alone make the entire experience memorable. I think one would have to extremely dull and lacking in something not to appreciate its absolute splendour.

What a lovely documentary and great presenter too!

Winston Churchill- with his American born Mother- Creates an arresting, Marvelous narrative. Excellent Production and Commentary. 🌐🌿🌐

Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼

GREAT organist and pipe organ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crazy the kind of wealth some people had..and have.. while others suffered ..and suffer..so much. I’d never want such an extravagant house knowing others have so little.

Classic library design looks great 👍 👌 👏

Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.. Best dogs ever!

Glorious on a grand scale.

Just perfect 👌

Amazing history!

Loved the visit a few years ago the ani all park was brilliant

Hello everyone commonwealth family thanks for having me it's my pleasure to meeting you guys and happy holidays to you'll much love ❤ 😍 💖

I only got to visit the grounds briefly on a bus tour while on the way to Stratford on Avon. That was one grateful nation and monarch. But apparently no funds were granted for repairs, maintenance, or God forbid, eventual property taxes.

Beautiful views!

That's a big key for duke's palace doors 😯

Beautiful...but...Sir Winston Churchill should have a glorious statue praising him at his burial sight.

Wow... So beautiful

Can't wait for Christmas lights there . It will be amazing .

I love this palace

What a wonderful palace 💖👍

Truly magnificent

I can’t get over the marble work...incredible. There is a poem about Blenheim. One stanza I remember remarks about the house being grand but not a home. Lady Randolph Churchill, Jenni Jerome, hated being at Blenheim and rejoiced about being able to go back home to London after Winston was born. After seeing the very end of the program, I can see why Jenni felt this way.

What an awesome place and massive, wow

Beautiful

Very good

Yes, love that coffee shop!!

Marlborough's ally at Blenheim - Prince Eugene of Savoy - did quite well, too.

Amazing palace! Wonderful domain! ❤️

Very cool amd what a lovely man!

It's way more beautiful and grand than any of the houses/palaces that the royal family of Britain live.

Those Churchill’s were there when G Britain was in need. 1700 and 1939-45.

Hello ... could you please let me know what the music is and who its by at 25.08 through to 25.50 please ? Thanks so much :)

Excellent documentary! The music wonderful, I wish I knew what the sources are

In gratitude I paid my visit as child with my parents and still carry the memory. (I left a note more than 40 years ago). The only victory to seek under Heaven is a moral victory by the own mentality on earth as the claim of victory is to all cause of existence, converging with reason to the origin.

whats the name of the piece of music played at the beginning of the documentary (organ and string instruments)?

Lovely video. What kind of background music do we hear? Composers? I really want to know. Can someone help? Thank you!

Thanks, good presentation

Beautiful palace! And the Duke looks like the young Jimmy Page 😍

God Bless Royal Family

I wish I could get a little castle...

I must say for us Americans seeing the regal and proper way of using the land to build on and the most amazing way to use great artists to create the interiors and the exteriors of the great English estates makes a person feel enormous pleasure. Watching and listening to elderly English people speaking with their beautiful use of the English language puts me in awe of Great Britain and very very happy that even though the United states needed its independence and separation occurred we all where intelligent enough to realize that we need eachother and I couldn't imagine and dont want to ever live in a world that doesn't have the United kingdom and the United states locked arm in arm and God Please never allow anyone any leaders of our two great nations to ever dishonor or disrespect the other?!?! Please God always allow the two countries the ability to be as one country when it comes to making sure the whole world stays free and there is no open oppression or civil rights being robbed of anyone because when it comes to the western free countries and worlds the obvious truth is it is kept that way by our nations watchful eye and granite fist in a soft silk glove.

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Where heroes of Great Britain were born and created-Blenheim palace.

I have visited this palace numerous times in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Loo forward in revisiting again. Let’s get this Covid out of the way.

One thing many of these palaces seem to have in common, is that they were built to rival Versailles. None succeeded.

Well made Documentary

So beautiful and such treauresxxxx

I wonder if there is even a list of the soldiers that fought, surely there was effort put forth for this or was there.

I would love to live there

I'd like a house like this but upgraded with some nicer things like big screen televisions and reclining chairs.

Questions - Then --> how did they light and heat that place? Today --> how much is the light and heating bills?

Great video but had hoped to see more of the interior rooms. I had to mute and watch with captions as the music was too much and very distracting.

Winston Churchill was in my family! I look to his legacy in my life to inspire me!

Was such an experience to be there

very old production. very beautiful presenter

Any blueprints or paintings or drawings of construction??

This is a terrific documentary.

Awesome...in large scale still has many residences around the left and the right of its palace...nor really really quitely... Not majesty owner... the Queen Elizabeth the second, my grandma supports me...i don't know others there... Could you believe me...? Good architecture as a palace, its palace looks like embracing you... like a king who embraces his people... awesome... I will planting many plants here and growing some pets such as cows, sheeps, goats, chickens, or fish... I will enjoy my live here far away from the busy actions there... Very very peacefull palace... To lead Commonwealth, i prefer to lead those members in Windsor castle, Windsor looks strong as a fort or office then they will know my strange and my wisdom... Perhaps you think that i'm the dreamer... indeed i'm the best dreamer... They just don't know who i'm... Nor to be arrogant male but i wanna make a change for the best future... Just holding tightly your hand as well as your heart then praying... Keep pray... Insya Allah, Ameen.🌐🇬🇧❤️

Did the 11th Duke have a heavy head cold when this was recorded?

23:39 anyone knows the song?

What a queen.

What an amazing series this was/is. Selina Scott does it great justice. Pity she moved to the US!

Vanderbuilt also built Deleval Hall in the North East.

It’s too bad about how many of these places were taxed out of existence after the War. But, I’ve always been amazed how the rich during the height of the British empire always built mansions to the limits (and over) of their wealth.

That last scene was so sad all my mind screamed was PowerWash! 41:16

Visiting tomorrow, Iconic British Fashion ❣Very handsome Duke :)

A perfect palace for a perfect film... Barry Lyndon.