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2. www.britannica.com › topic › Windsor-CastleWindsor Castle | History & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Windsor Castle, English royal residence that stands on a ridge at the northeastern edge of the district of Windsor and Maidenhead in the county of Berkshire, England. The castle occupies 13 acres (5 hectares) of ground above the south bank of the River Thames.

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3. www.rct.uk › visit › windsor-castleWindsor Castle - Royal Collection Trust

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Official site for Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Buy tickets for the Castle and plan your visit.

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5. londontravelplanning.com › visiting-windsor-castleVisiting Windsor Castle - Tickets, tours + FAQs

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Windsor Castle is big – in fact it’s the largest lived-in castle in the world. The castle is so large that it has 300 fireplaces and almost 400 clocks. Beginning with William the Conqueror’s reign, Windsor Castle has housed 40 British monarchs.

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   Jun 18, 2024 · As the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle has been the family home of British kings and queens for over 1,000 years. Its origins trace back to the reign of William the Conqueror, making it a cornerstone in the tapestry of British history.

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   What is the difference between Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace?

   • Windsor Castle is a place to receive monarchs in; Buckingham Palace, to see fashion in; Kensington Palace seems a place to drink tea in; and this is by no means a state of things in which the idea of royalty comes least home to the good wishes of its subjects."

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   What was the original purpose of Windsor Castle?

   • Origins. William the Conqueror chose the site for Windsor Castle, high above the river Thames and on the edge of a Saxon hunting ground. He began building at Windsor around 1070, and 16 years later the Castle was complete. The Castle was originally constructed to guard the western approach to London.

   Who built Windsor Castle? - royalcollection.org.uk

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   How many people live in Windsor Castle?

   • Today, more than 500 people live and work in Windsor Castle, making it the largest inhabited castle in the world. Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is notable for its long association with the English and later British royal family and for its architecture.

   Windsor Castle Full Tour in Less than 15 ... - youtube.com

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8. worldguidestotravel.com › best-windsor-castle-toursThe 7 Best Windsor Castle Tours From London [2024 Reviews]

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   Jun 16, 2024 · The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, it’s been home to 39 monarchs and currently the Queen spends many weekends there. If you’re going to be in London, it’s a historic icon that you absolutely must see – even if you aren’t particularly interested in the royal family.

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9. www.royal.uk › st-georges-hall-windsor-castleSt George's Hall at Windsor Castle | The Royal Family

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   5 days ago · This Virtual Tour shows St George's Hall in Windsor Castle, set for a State Banquet. There are two State Visits each year, and the visiting Head of State is welcomed with a banquet on the first evening.

10. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › berksWindsor castle: History | British History Online

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    3 days ago · Windsor Castle was strongly garrisoned by the king, who visited it in April 1216. Just after he left the castle he issued Letters Patent, appointing one of his unpopular foreign favourites, Engelard de Cygony, as constable of Windsor Castle and keeper of the forest.