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Inside Windsor Castle: the history, interiors and secrets of the oldest royal home

Windsor Castle: a millennium of history
Where is Windsor Castle?
A hugely historic home
Who lives in Windsor Castle?
Where does everyone live within the Windsor Estate?
Frogmore Cottage
Frogmore Cottage
Adelaide Cottage
Adelaide Cottage
The Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park
The Royal Lodge
The Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's home
The Royal Household at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle staff residences
The Cloisters at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle: a potted history
Windsor in the 1600s
A rival to Versailles
The Long Walk
A Georgian makeover
King George IV's expensive renovations
Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle
The Queen's first experience at Windsor Castle
The 1992 fire
Restoring St George's Hall
Meghan and Harry in St George's Hall
The Waterloo Chamber
The Green Drawing Room
The White Drawing Room
The scene for Charles and Camilla's wedding
Windsor's secret tunnel
The Queen's return to Windsor
Hosting heads of state
St George's Chapel
Inside the royal chapel
Prince Philip's funeral
The Queen's funeral
King Charles III at Windsor
The future of Windsor?
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Windsor Castle: a millennium of history

Step inside the world’s largest inhabited castle and a true jewel of British heritage. With over 1,000 opulent rooms, priceless historic treasures and breathtaking grounds, this royal residence is nothing short of extraordinary.

For nearly 950 years, Windsor Castle has been a favourite retreat for monarchs and it’s easy to see why. Its iconic crenellated walls, majestic turrets, soaring towers and historic moats embody the very essence of a classic English castle.

Click or scroll to uncover the captivating history of Windsor Castle and the intriguing secrets hidden within its ancient walls.

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Sally Coffey

03 January 2025

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