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The ultimate spring clean is over as historic part of Windsor Castle prepares to reopen

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1st April 2022
After being closed to the public for two months, Windsor Castle’s stunning Waterloo Chamber is reopening to visitors on Saturday, 9 April, with a fresh appearance. After the roof above the chamber, which is one of the largest rooms in the castle, was replaced, work was carried out to clean and restore its historic chandeliers, windows, and ceiling. The chamber is part of the visitor…
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HistoryPalaces & Buildings

A quick guide to Windsor Castle

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17th March 2022
Windsor Castle was founded almost 1,000 years ago by William the Conquerer and has since been occupied by a staggering 39 monarchs. Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to make this her permanent residence in recent years. This beautiful castle is the oldest and largest…
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Windsor Castle: the final refuge of Britain's longest-reigning King

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15th March 2022
King George III became heir to the throne after the death of his father in 1751. And almost from the moment he became King, in 1760, George would spend most of his reign reigniting a royal interest in Windsor Castle. Windsor had been overlooked after the House of Hanover took the British throne in 1714. Alongside his wife, Queen Charlotte, and their growing family, George III made the move to…
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Danish royal castle and birthplace of two kings may be sold

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10th March 2022
The Danish Palaces and Culture Agency plans to put Charlottenlund Castle up for sale within a few months. This may mean that tourists could will lose access to the castle with a rich royal history. After a long disagreement between Gentofte Municipality and the Danish Palaces and Culture Agency about the use of Charlottenlund Castle Gardens and its five buildings the Palaces and Culture Agency…
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State & Ceremonial

The Queen often mistakes Vladimir Putin with veteran journalist Andrew Marr 

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26th February 2022
Veteran journalist and television presenter Andrew Marr once revealed that The Queen often mistakes the Russian President Vladimir Putin for himself. Speaking at a Royal Television Society event a few years ago, Mr Marr said that Her Majesty constantly has to remind herself that she is talking to a world leader, not “that chap from the BBC”. He said that during a State Visit: “She and…
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