Why is the pool at Buckingham Palace a secret? (classic)
Summary
Search Engine investigates a listener’s quest to uncover the interior of Buckingham Palace’s famously secret swimming pool. The team consults royal photographer Ashley Hicks and investigative journalist Heidi Blake, who suggests using LinkedIn to find former palace staff. Despite reaching out to ex-employees and Diana’s butler Paul Burrell, the reporters hit a wall of silence, highlighting the intense privacy surrounding the royal household.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Carvana and Bombas
Intro: The mystery of the Royal Pool
Listener Chris's curiosity about Buckingham Palace
Sponsors: Bombas and Angie's List
Historical research and the lack of photos
Interview with photographer Ashley Cooper
Investigating via LinkedIn and former staff
Sponsors: Bombas, Angie's List, and AllTrails
Garrett's trip to London and palace tours
Walking the perimeter and finding a source
Interview with former palace worker PJ
Conclusion: Why the pool remains a secret
Outro and Sponsor: Spectrum Business
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