The residence of Queen Elizabeth II - A brief tour of Windsor Castle, UK

Hello there, Mickey here and in this video I show you what to expect if you decide to Take a tour of Windsor Castle, the Queen's Royal Residence in England. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Windsor Castle is the oldest It covers 13 acres of land. It has been the home of 39 monarchs for almost 1,000 years and is currently the official residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, many royal events have been held at Windsor Castle, including Some parts of Windsor Castle are open to the public. I will share my experience with the general public in the hope of giving you an idea of what to expect. Forty-three miles west of London, Windsor Castle is accessible through trains from London stations to Windsor and Eton Central also known as Windsor Royal Station. Also, there are plenty of free parking spaces if you decide to drive. Saddnav is Windsor SL4 1NJ. Straight from the parking lot, you are greeted by a cafe and a shop There is also a public toilet where you can get souvenirs even before your tour. Apart from the royal train on display, the The station is packed with cafes where you can grab a bite before your tour and you can also shop. Emerging at the horizon from the royal station are the magnificent walls of the castle. If you arrive early enough, you'll get a chance to witness the changing of the guards. I'm a ceremonial warden, I'm a volunteer and there are 20 of us. We're out every shift and at the moment every Tuesday, Thursday. The changing of the guard starts at 10 to 11 from the They march up the hill and into the castle at 11 o'clock and the wall behind me, See that wall behind me, that's the parade ground there. There and at 20 past 11, the old guard will come parade back. I couldn't help but wonder how much these properties will cost but this will After the change of the gas ceremony, you can now proceed to the At the entrance, you go through an airport style The cost of the ticket is from free to $250. £28.50 for this tour depending on the day of the tour and the age of the visitor. Slash forward visit forward slash Windsor Dash Castle Link will be left at the video description After security check, you get to an area where you can get another chance to have a toilet break. I'm sure by this point, you've noticed how important toilet breaks are to me. Nothing more annoying than being distracted by nature's call while enjoying a nice moment. To your right, there is also a family area where you and the family can take a breath before you Upon entering, you realize how majestic this castle is. The castle is surrounded by a large number of buildings, so be sure to bring your cameras along. Tower in view, you can then proceed through the majestic entrance which is pretty cool. On your way in, don't forget to pick up your free audio guide which serves as a virtual tour. It gives you information about buildings and monuments. Upon entering, I recommend you turn left to experience one of the The details in the design of St George's Chapel It is so intriguing and to know that all designs, monuments, statues and tombs have a historical It was also surprising to know that these houses on the The Chapel of St George is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture. The building is a fine example of the architecture of England and is noted for its magnificent stone-framed vault. spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British chivalry established in 1348 by Within St George's Chapel are tombs of about 10 sovereigns including the Queen's The details that went into the design The decoration of the St. George's Chapel is indeed intriguing and pleasing to the eye. There's a story behind every statue in the cathedral so be sure to listen to your earlier Next on the tour is to the State Apartment via the North Terrace where you can have a beautiful view of the castle from a different angle. Apartment are some of Windsor's most impressive rooms furnished with some of the greatest Treasures from the royal collection put together by kings and queens over the last 500 years. You also get to see armor and weapons of past kings. You get to see the Queen's banquet and dining hall There is the Waterloo Chamber where the Queen's Members of the garter sit around the Waterloo table which is laid with silver gilds including You get to see the throne room and even the bedrooms of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. You also get a view of the famous Long Walk. to say that the Royal State Apartment is packed with so much history to last you a long tour. This side of the castle is off limits to the general public but from a distance you can catch a After the tour of the State Apartment you can see the Royal Guards walking around. Then take a walk down to go and have another look at the guards. Windsor town itself is full of shops and cafes I'll be doing a walkthrough video of the town of Windsor so I hope this video was helpful if so please give it a like, Please subscribe to come on my journey of experience, Thank you very much for watching and see you in the next one.