The real Peter the Wild Boy

A feral child, a royal pet, a Georgian celebrity and a resident of Kensington Palace: Peter the Wild Boy was one of the most extraordinary characters of 18th century Britain. Here, Historic Royal Palaces' chief curator, Lucy Worsley, tells his remarkable story, visiting some of the places he lived and showing some of the images and objects associated with him.

[linjoy]

I love Lucy Worsley too. She has always told stories with warmth and charm. She is someone you’d want as a best friend.

[n.k.s]

There is something about the way she tells a story that is oddly relaxing. I love listening to her.
PS...I'm glad Peter lived well in his later years.

[pmorgaine]

I am autistic and have always been attracted to the stories of "feral" children. As a child, my parents allowed me to roam alone in the fields surrounding our house that used to be farmland. Those were my happiest memories of childhood.

[dkcorderoyximenez]

Such a touch of class...to have left him flowers of remembrance...

[cadence]

I admire and just adore Lucy Worsley .

[motorcop]

Lucy is one of Britain’s greatest treasures. She’s got another special on Peter online as well. Pure class.

[OceanSwimmer]

Thank you, Lucy Worsley, for remembering Peter the Wild Boy.

[davidshelow]

Lucy is truly a gift to modern documentary watchers. If there are goddesses among us, surely she is one of them!

[shawnaweesner]

I ❤️ how Lucy tells the stories that make history come alive to all of us. Enthralling! Many thanks!

[elizabethvaradan]

What a touching story. I was especially moved to hear that he died just a few days after the farmer did.

[nick]

Beautiful place for him to spend his life after London. Great film.

[theherstorychannel]

I'm visiting my mum in Berkhamsted & popped in to wish him a Merry Xmas Eve tonight whilst walking the dog. There were fresh flowers on the grave when I arrived. 13 years after this video was posted, someone is still tending to him. I found it extremely touching ❤

[suzannerossi]

How sad. Im glad he found some kindness in his later life.

[ExclusiveLM]

Look at what I just bumped onto. This is a great channel. I'm an American from New York City. I always look for YouTube channels like this one that focuses on history and actually goes and videos those historic places. I can already tell it will be fun watching them. I like the British accent. The British tradition. No annoying music in the background and I love learning about historic situations I didn't know about. Kudos to you Historic Royal Palaces for this gem of a channel. I will now go on a binge watch of ALL your videos. -- Frank. Cheers.

[cynthiatolman]

Lucy, if I may be familiar, your intelligence has spoken for itself the years over and now we see your warmth, kindness and empathy that we've only glimpsed before. Thank you. I'll remember.

[Kimchiboy]

Wow, I’m glad this showed up in recommendations. Rest wildly Peter🕊

[gigig]

Lucy Worsley is a treasure. This is a very touching story. Thank you.

[christybrandt]

Peter didn't actually sing, he hummed, which is totally possible when you can't speak... His story is one of my favorites on feral children

[PatrickBijvoet]

You moved my Lucy, with the flowers on the end. you are a Wonderfull person.

[AprilBird]

How very interesting! I've never heard this story before. Nice to hear he seemed to have happy life once he left court.