THE QUEEN formerly spent much of her time in Buckingham Palace, after choosing to move there once she became Queen to raise her family with Prince Philip. However, since her husband’s death earlier this year, Her Majesty has spent her time up in Windsor. But what does it look like inside?
The majestic residence of Windsor used to act as Queen Elizabeth’s second home, specifically her base for occasions such as Easter and Royal Ascot. But she spent a lot of time there with her late husband Prince Philip amid the pandemic and has stayed there since he passed away in April 2021. The 900-year-old property is reportedly one of the Queen’s favourite residences and it holds a special place in her heart.
The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in St George’s Chapel, and it hosted the weddings of the monarch’s grandchildren Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
Located just an hour’s drive away from her London residence Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle is the largest occupied castle in the world with around 1,000 rooms and 484,000 square feet of space.
Windsor Castle, which has been inhabited for almost 1,000 years, has been decorated to suit certain monarchs and their requirements.
Inside, it is very luxurious and regal with brightly coloured bedrooms, original fireplaces and historic artwork.
The dining room’s most impressive feature is its intricately carved ceiling which was completely restored after a fire ripped through part of the building in 1992.
There is also the Crimson Drawing Room, the Green Drawing Room, the White Drawing Room and St. George’s Hall.
Many iconic photographs have been taken in the Green Drawing Room, including Archie’s official christening photos as well as Prince Harry’s.
The White Drawing Room is also used for family events.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana were pictured there with their sons William and Harry at William’s confirmation in March 1997.
During the festive period, there is a 15-foot Christmas tree in the Crimson Drawing Room.
William and Kate currently reside in Kensington Palace, but they are reportedly keen to move to the royal county of Berkshire with their children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six and Prince Louis, three.
It is likely Prince William and Kate will get to redecorate their apartment to suit their tastes should they move into the Castle.
Windsor Castle is regularly used for ceremonial and state occasions.
The Queen has welcomed thousands of visitors to her home.
Her audiences with heads of state and other VIPs have given a chance to see inside her property.
The castle overlooks the East Lawn Terrace and further afield, the expansive Home Park.
The East Terrace Garden was open to visitors for the first time in 40 years last summer.
The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, was assigned a small plot in the garden to grow vegetables during World War Two, and the Duke of Edinburgh later commissioned a special water feature in the form of a bronze lotus.
Her Majesty the Queen also records her annual Christmas broadcast from Windsor Castle.
As well as a stately home that conducts important business, Windsor is a family home, where the Queen’s beloved corgis are allowed to roam freely.
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