Today we hopped on the train bound for Windsor Castle. On our arrival we had a six minute walk to the castle. When we bought our tickets, we were informed we would not get in for another hour, so we went to have a look around the little village of Windsor and grab a coffee.
While waiting to collect our audio guides we read some interesting snippets of information displayed on the walls……
Hope everyone learned something !
Exterior photos
Photos inside the castle were not permitted. Photos below are from the internet to give you an idea of the grandeur of some of the rooms
Below photos are of St George’s Chapel. Unfortunately we could not take photos inside here either. However we were proud to see that there was a plaque commemorating Edmund Hilary and Keith Holyoake (former NZ Prime Minister)
A couple of interior photos from the net
There are many royals buried at St George’s chapel (the most recent, of course, being Queen Elizabeth last year)
St. George’s Chapel ranks next to Westminster Abbey as a royal mausoleum, and it became customary for royal funerals to take place there. Among the royalty buried within the chapel are Edward IV, Henry VI, Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Charles I, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and George V and Queen Mary.
The Long Walk……..
The Long Walk as the name says clearly, is at least a 2 mile straight line walk from Windsor Castle gate to the King George Horse statue where tarmac ends. Its located in Great Windsor Park and used for all kind of Royal activities, weddings, funerals, special occasions and most recently Prince Harry’s wedding.
Further images from the castle grounds….
A lovely right royal day!
Traveling Further 