WINDSOR CASTLE

 

WINDSOR CASTLE

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.First established by William the Conqueror in the 11th century,it has been successively redecorated, enlarged and rebuilt by monarchs from Henry II to Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen uses the Castle both as a privat home, where she usually spends the weekend, and as a Royal residence at which she undertakes certain formal duties

The traditional State Banquet is held in St George's Hall (55.5m long and 9m wide), with a table seating up to 160 guests.

The State Apartments are lavishly furnished with treasures from the royal Collection in a magnificent display to rival any art gallery in the world. Masterpieces by Rubens, Holbein and Van Dyck hang alongside ornate English and French furniture, including rare examples in silver and lavish services of porcelain

St.George Chapel, within the Castle Precincts, is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England.Ten monarchs are buried here.

Many Royal weddings have been celebrated in St George's Chapel, most recently that of Prince Edward and Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones in June 1999. In 2005 a service of dedication and prayer was held in the Chapel following the marriage of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

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edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 27, '11 jenny480 said Viera have you been on the wheel. No Jenny I've never been on the wheel...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 27, '11 jenny480 said Beautiful castle,I was there in 76 let's go in take are shoes and play hide and seek I'm glad you like the castle as well...it is really beautiful... Thanks for your visit Jenny...

delete reply jenny480 wrote on Jun 26, '11 Viera have you been on the wheel. Have a great week sis. lov e and hugss

delete reply jenny480 wrote on Jun 25, '11 Is this the castle that had the bad fire several years ago?

delete reply jenny480 wrote on Jun 22, '11 Beautiful castle,I was there in 76 let's go in take are shoes and play hide and seek. I wish you the best of your visit. May I be your valet my princes. Hugsss

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 12, '11 mrthreed said Would be a great place to dance. Will they let us? They surely will...There are so many places to dance..Great idea... May I have the honor of the first waltz??

delete reply mrthreed wrote on Jun 12, '11 Would be a great place to dance. Will they let us? Thanks for the wonderful sharing, lovely one.

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 11, '11, edited on Jun 11, '11 belita747 said I loved touring it with you, Viera! You are always welcome dear Belita...Enjoy your weekend...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 11, '11 yahudi1menuhin said Have a wonderful Sunday, Welcome back from holiday Vart...Have a beautiful Sunday too...

delete reply belita747 wrote on Jun 11, '11 I loved touring it with you, Viera!

delete reply yahudi1menuhin wrote on Jun 11, '11 Have a wonderful Sunday, Vartkes

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 11, '11 bendmeover said That must be one of the largest castles in the world. It's enormous! really it is...and splendorous as well... Hugs

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 11, '11 litocastro5 said Very nice place to visit...thanks for sharing Oh yes...England has so many beautiful places which are worthy to see...thanks for visiting...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 11, '11 firefysh said Absolutely glorious. :-) ...I was really awestruck...yes Graham I'm enjoying my stay in England....unfortunately it come to the end very soon...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 11, '11 rosiefielding2 said I have visited this beautiful castle , it is very lavish indeed . Welcome on my page...thank you for visiting...no doubt about a beauty of this castle...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 11, '11 ardordian said Beautiful,very informative post..thanks for sharing I'm very glad yoz like it...it is really very nice castle...

delete reply bendmeover wrote on Jun 11, '11 That must be one of the largest castles in the world. It's enormous!

delete reply litocastro5 wrote on Jun 11, '11 Very nice place to visit...thanks for sharing!

delete reply firefysh wrote on Jun 11, '11 Absolutely glorious. :-) Thanks, Viera. I feel that you are enjoying your time in England.

delete reply rosiefielding2 wrote on Jun 11, '11 I have visited this beautiful castle , it is very lavish indeed .

delete reply ardordian wrote on Jun 10, '11 Beautiful,very informative post..thanks for sharing

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 10, '11 simplyregina said Beautiful castle and really lavishly furnished. Windsor Castle really is magnificent. Actually the most beautiful medieval castle I have ever seen...Thank for visiting Regina...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 10, '11 pixielittlemagic said i think ..St Georges chapel..is where the Queen can knight" people! Oh yes...Prince William became the 1,000th knight of the order in St. Georges chapel...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Jun 10, '11 pixielittlemagic said lovely old building..there was a fire few years ago..some treasures were saved.. Windsor Castle fire occurred on Friday, 20 November 1992 . The castle suffered severe damage, which destroyed some of the most historic parts of the building, but fortunately it was fully repaired at great expense...

delete reply simplyregina wrote on Jun 10, '11 Beautiful castle and really lavishly furnished. It must be very nice to live there. Thanks for sharing it with us.

delete reply pixielittlemagic wrote on Jun 10, '11 i think ..St Georges chapel..is where the Queen can knight" people!

delete reply pixielittlemagic wrote on Jun 10, '11 lovely old building..there was a fire few years ago..some treasures were saved..