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Windsor Castle - Royal Windsor Castle. Home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history.
Windsor Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Over the centuries this 900-year-old site has been extensively rebuilt and remodeled thanks to the 39 monarchs who have lived there.
*St George’s Chapel (Queen Elizabeth II resting place) within the grounds of Windsor Castle is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Construction of the present Chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV. When visiting make sure you look up and admire the stone ceiling, which was added by Henry VII.
The Chapel has been the location of many royal weddings.
Within the Chapel are the tombs of 11 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip. George VI, Henry VIII and Charles I.
There is so much to see at Windsor Castle - from the stunning State Apartments to the gigantic, incredibly detailed Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and -
Runnymede National Trust - Magna Carta originated in 1215 as a peace treaty between King John and a group of rebellious barons
The original document was written in Latin on parchment made from animal skin
Also a chance to walk in the field of Magna Carta: Runnymede, the meadow where history was made
The name didn’t emerge until the document’s re-issue in 1217. It became known as ‘The Great Charter’ to differentiate it from the smaller ‘Charter of the Forest’ issued at the same time
the founding fathers of America turned to Magna Carta for inspiration and guidance when they drew up the US constitution, and so they celebrate the Runnymede parchment.
- Eton College - Eton College is one of the most prestigious high schools in the world. … In addition to actors and royals, the school is also known for educating several future Prime Ministers, including David Cameron and incoming prime minister Boris Johnson.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Meet and Greet inside the terminal
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Entry pass to windsor Castle (£27 per person)
- Gratuities
Don’t confine yourself to the airport during your transit wait. Explore the majestic Royal Windsor instead.
Royal Windsor Castle, a residence to the royalties and a witness to a millennium long royal saga.
The foundations of the Windsor Castle were laid by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. This nearly millennium-old location has seen large-scale reconstructions and refurbishments over the decades under the reign of 39 monarchs.
*The St George’s Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest, located within the premises of Windsor Castle is one of the premier illustrations of Gothic architectural style in England. The construction of the existing chapel was initiated in 1475 during the reign of Edward IV. Make sure to marvel at the stone ceiling when you visit, a later addition by Henry VII.
The chapel has played host to numerous royal nuptials.
The chapel also serves as the final resting place for 11 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, along with George VI, Henry VIII, and Charles I.
The awe-inspiring State Apartments and the grand, intricate Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House are noteworthy.
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