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Name the side chapel in St Georges Chapel in which Queen Elizabeth II is buried.

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‘King George VI Memorial Chapel’

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Which king’s sword is displayed in the South Transept of St Georges Chapel?

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King Edward III

The two-handed sword of Edward III which can be seen in the Chapel hanging in the South Quire Aisle is an impressive reminder of the founder of the College and the Order of the Garter. It measures 6 foot 8 inches long

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Name the bell in the Round Tower which is tolled on the death of the sovereign.

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The Sebastopol Bell in Windsor is one of two large bells captured at the Siege of Sebastopol in 1855 at the close of the Crimean War. It is hung in the Round Tower of Windsor Castle and is only rung on the death of the most senior members of the royal family.

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Name the gateway from Castle Hill into the Lower Ward (through which the guards pass for Changing of the Guard).

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Henry VIII Gate

Unless The King is in official residence the Windsor Castle Guard change on the Lower Ward with the New and Old Guard entering and leaving through the Henry VIII Gate.

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Name the wife of Henry VIII who is buried with him in St Georges Chapel.

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Jane Seymour

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Where in Windsor Castle are the royal archives stored?

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The Round Tower

The Royal Archives are primarily stored in the Round Tower at Windsor Castle. They have been held there since the foundation of the Archives in 1914.

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Who is the current ranger of Windsor Great Park?

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King Charles III

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Name the king who gave his abdication speech at Windsor Castle in 1936.

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Edward VIII

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At what time does the Guard Change take place in Windsor?

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11am

Guard change at Windsor Castle takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am.

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Which group of people live in the Horseshoe Cloister?

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The houses in the Horseshoe Cloister provide accommodation for the choristers and layclerks of St George’s Chapel.

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Name the artwork in Runnymede by Hew Locke.

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The Jurors

To mark 800 years since the sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede, the National Trust unveiled The Jurors, an intricate artwork in the Runnymede landscape celebrating the endurance of Magna Carta.

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Name the cottage in Windsor, where the Prince and Princess of Wales live.

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Adelaide Cottage

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Where in Windsor are state banquets held?

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St George’s Hall

State Banquets at Windsor Castle are held in St George’s Hall, where the 50m long table runs the whole length of the room. The monarch and Head of State sit in the centre of the table and musicians play from the balcony at the end of the Hall.

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In which month does Royal Ascot take place?

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June

Royal Ascot 2025: Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st June

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Name the former British Prime Minister made Knight of the Garter in December 2021.

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Tony Blair

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Where is the disabled entry to St George’s Chapel located?

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South Entrance has stepped access. There is an alternative route to the North Entrance, which has step-free access, guides must speak to a member of staff to use this entrance.

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On which days is Windsor Castle currently closed?

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The Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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Who uses the motto: “Ich Dien”?

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The Prince of Wales

The badge of The Prince of Wales comprises three silver (or white) feathers rising through a gold coronet of alternate crosses and fleur-de-lys. The motto “Ich Dien” (I serve) is on a dark blue ribbon beneath the coronet.

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Name the child of Queen Victoria who is buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel.

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Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany

5 April 1884 – HRH The Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (4th son of Queen Victoria) in the Royal Vault (transferred to Albert Memorial Chapel 23 June 1885).

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Name the architect who modernised the royal apartments for King Charles II.

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Hugh May

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What caused the 1992 Windsor Castle fire?

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A faulty spotlight ignited a curtain next to the altar

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Who has moved into Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park?

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The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

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Why was Queen Mary’s Dollhouse exhibited at the Empire Exhibition in 1924?

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The House was shown at the Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924 as a showcase for British workmanship.
The completed House was the product of 250 craftspeople and manufacturers, 60 artist-decorators, 700 artists, 600 writers and 500 donors (many still household names today).

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Name the king who commissioned the current St George’s Chapel.

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The construction of the Chapel was begun in 1475 by Edward IV and completed by Henry VIII in 1528.
The architecture represents one of the finest examples of ‘Perpendicular Gothic’ style in the country.

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The Garter Lunch is usually held in which room in Windsor Castle?
Throne Room The day begins with the Sovereign formally investing any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of the Castle. The members and officers attend a lunch hosted by the Sovereign, and then all process on foot to a service in St. George's Chapel. There is a short service where any new Companions are installed. The Sovereign and other members of the Order then return to the Upper Ward of the castle in carriages and cars.
26
Give the exact date that Magna Carta was signed at Runnymede.
The Magna Carta was sealed on 15 June 1215 by King John at Runnymede
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Between which ages do boys attend Eton College?
Boys aged between 13 and 18.
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Name the architect of the Guildhall in Windsor.
Sir Thomas Fitch (Fitz or Fiddes) Windsor’s Guildhall was designed by Sir Thomas Fitch in 1687 who oversaw its initial construction but died in 1688 before the building was completed. Legend has it that when Sir Thomas Fitch died, Sir Christopher Wren came to finish the building.
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Where exactly is Prince Philip buried in St George’s Chapel?
In the ‘King George VI Memorial Chapel’ on the North Quire Aisle
30
Give the exact date the great fire started at Windsor Castle.
On 20 November 1992 a fire broke out in Windsor Castle. It destroyed 115 rooms, including nine State Rooms.
31
What is (i) a motte (ii) a bailey?
(i) raised area of ground (ii) walled courtyard A motte-and-bailey castle is a European fortification with a wooden or stone keep situated on a raised area of ground called a motte, accompanied by a walled courtyard, or bailey, surrounded by a protective ditch and palisade.
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Name the part of Windsor Castle converted into a stone terrace by Queen Elizabeth I.
North Terrace
33
Name the king responsible for the creation of the Semi-State Apartments at Windsor.
George IV gave the State Apartments a new grand entrance and staircase, added the colossal Waterloo Chamber, celebrating the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815, and created a new set of private rooms within the Castle, the Semi-State Rooms.
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Name (i) the son and (ii) grandson of Queen Victoria buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel.
(i) 5 April 1884 – HRH The Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (4th son of Queen Victoria) in the Royal Vault (transferred to Albert Memorial Chapel 23 June 1885). (ii) 20 January 1892 – HRH The Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence (elder son of The Prince of Wales, later Edward VII) in the Royal Vault. (transferred to the Albert Memorial Chapel)
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The statue of which king stands in the Quadrangle of Windsor castle?
Equestrian Statue of King Charles II
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Name the architect who remodelled the State Apartments for George IV.
Jeffry Wyatville
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Who live in the cottages opposite the entrance to St George’s chapel?
Military Knights
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Where can you buy goods and produce from the Royal Estates?
Windsor Farm Shop. Opened by The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in November 2001, Windsor Farm Shop sells locally sourced goods and produce from the Royal Estates and Windsor Great Park.
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Name the Archbishop of Canterbury who drafted the Magna Carta.
Stephen Langton (archbishop of Canterbury 1207-1228) was a famous scholar and leading figure in the Church, and is also one of the most important figures in the history of Magna Carta. He was born around 1150 to an English family in rural Lincolnshire and was probably educated in his local cathedral school.
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In which year was Eton college founded?
Eton College was founded in 1440 by Henry VI as “Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore”.
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What is the motto of The Order of the Garter in French OR English?
“Honi soit qui mal y pense” “Shame to him who thinks evil of it” Or “Evil to him who evil thinks”
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Name the garden designer of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.
Gertrude Jekyll
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Name the 100 year old who was knighted at Windsor by the Queen in 2020 after he raised £33m for the NHS.
Captain Sir Tom Moore
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Name the side chapel where Princess Margaret’s ashes are buried.
King George VI Memorial Chapel
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Name the TWO London railway terminals from which you can travel to Windsor.
(i) London Waterloo (direct to Windsor and Eton Riverside) or (ii) Paddington (change at Slough for Windsor and Eton Central)
46
Name the artist who painted the portrait of King Charles I in three positions.
Sir Anthony van Dyck Charles I in Three Positions, also known as the Triple Portrait of Charles I, is an oil painting of Charles I of England painted 1635–1636 by the Flemish artist Sir Anthony van Dyck, showing the king from three viewpoints: left full profile, face on, and right three-quarter profile.
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Name the British monarch who was the first to open Windsor Castle to the public.
It was during the reign of Queen Victoria that, in 1845, the State Apartments were first opened to the public.
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St George’s Chapel is a Royal Peculiar. What does that mean?
A Royal Peculiar is a jurisdiction which is not under the authority of the diocesan bishop, but rather under the oversight of the Crown.
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What is “Easter Court”?
official residence for a month over Easter (March to April), known as Easter Court
50
Name the TWO dukes who pay their “quit rent” each year with a flag, which can usually be seen in the State Apartments.
(i) The Duke of Malborough for Woodstock (ii) The Duke of Wellington for Stratfield Saye
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Name the craftsman who created the woodcarvings in the King’s Dining Room.
Grinling Gibbons
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Where is the wheelchair user access to the Inner Hall and State Apartments at Windsor Castle?
Engine Court
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The view from the North Terrace in Windsor Castle looks to Eton College. What is the annual school fee at Eton College?
£63,298.80 2025 total fees will be £21,099.60 per Half (term) including VAT
54
Name the first King to hold court at Windsor Castle.
The first king to use Windsor Castle as a residence was Henry I.
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Name the royal princess who was married in St George’s Chapel in October 2018.
Princess Eugenie and Mr. Jack Brooksbank
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What is the time of the last visitor admission to Windsor Castle between i) 1 March and 31 October ii) 1 November and 29 February
i) 4pm ii) 3pm
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The Order of the Garter was founded (i) in which year? (ii) by which English king?
(i) 1348 (ii) King Edward III The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348.
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Who is memorialised in the Urswick Chapel within St George’s Chapel?
Princess Charlotte, daughter of George IV
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Name the architect who designed the George V Memorial Fountain in Windsor.
Sir Edwin Lutyens
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What was the amount of the Sovereign Grant received by the King for the year 2025-2026?
£132.1 million As a result of a significant rise in Crown Estate profits, the Sovereign Grant will increase to £132.1 million in 2025/26, a rise of £45.8 million or 53% in cash terms on the previous year.
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In what year was the Round Tower built in stone?
Possibly the 1120s by King Henry I
62
Name the king whose equestrian statue is on the Long Walk at Windsor Great Park.
George III
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Where in Windsor did Prince Charles marry Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005?
The Windsor Guildhall The wedding took place at the Windsor Guildhall at 12:30pm BST (11:30 UTC) on Saturday 9 April 2005.
64
Name TWO locations in Windsor Castle where there are WCs for disabled visitors.
Accessible toilets are located as you exit the Security Hall, on the North Terrace and off the Inner Hall.
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What is the maximum group size a Blue Badge Guide is permitted to lead on a complete tour of the interior of St George’s Chapel?
7?
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Where are Prince Albert and Queen Victoria buried?
The Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore, the final resting place of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
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The statue of which of Queen Victoria’s grandsons can be seen at the bottom of Thames Street, Windsor?
Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
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Who grants membership to the Order of the Garter?
The Monarch alone can grant membership
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Who designed Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House?
Sir Edwin Lutyens
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Between which months are the semi-state rooms open at Windsor Castle?
Between Autumn and Spring
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Which fruit representing Catherine of Aragon can be seen in the coat of Arms over the Henry VIII gateway to Windsor Castle?
pomegranate
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Name the last King buried in St George’s Chapel.
King George VI
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In which grand banqueting hall in Windsor Castle are there portraits painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence of those who contributed to the defeat of Napoleon?
Waterloo Chamber
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What is the Queen Elizabeth I long gallery at Windsor Castle used for today?
This gallery was incorporated into the Royal Library during the 19th century.
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Which Windsor Great Park residence is home to Prince Andrew?
the Royal Lodge
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Name the 1000th Knight of the Garter.
Prince William
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Name TWO of the commemorative monuments at Runnymede.
(i) (ii)
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Name ONE king who was imprisoned at Windsor Castle.
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Which King of England began the rebuilding of Windsor Castle, previously a simple motte and bailey, in stone?
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Who was the first King of England to be buried in St George's Chapel?
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Who was the painter of the Banquet of the Gods ceiling in the King's Dining Room?
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Who painted the portraits in the Waterloo Chamber?
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When was the first horse race run at Ascot?
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Which member of the Royal Family was married in St George's Chapel in 1999?
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Who was the first person to be buried in the Frogmore Mausoleum?
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There are two common explanations of the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense". Give ONE of them.
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Whereabouts in the Castle Precincts are the living quarters of the Military Knights?
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Why do symbols of Sir Reginald Bray feature prominently in the roof bosses of the nave of St George's Chapel?
89
How was Queen Elizabeth II becoming our longest-reigning monarch celebrated at Windsor Castle?
The Queen’s Walkway is a 6.3km (approximately 4 miles) self guided walking trail connecting 63 of Windsor’s most significant attractions. It was designed by The Commonwealth Walkway Trust, in partnership with local people, to recognise the moment on 9 September 2015 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had reigned for 63 years and more than 7 months to become Britain’s longest reigning monarch.
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In which year were the first races held at Ascot?
1711 Ascot has a rich history spanning three centuries. The racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne who, when riding out, found an ideal place for "horses to gallop at full stretch".
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i) At which event AND ii) in which year was Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House first exhibited?
i) the Empire Exhibition at Wembley ii) 1924 The House was shown at the Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924 as a showcase for British workmanship. It was displayed at Wembley for seven months and over this period more than 1.5 million people visited it.
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Apart from Windsor Castle, name ONE other castle built by William the Conqueror to defend the upper reaches of the Thames.
Wallingford Castle Immediately after the end of the initial invasion, the king set about establishing control over the Thames Valley through constructing three key castles, the royal castles of Windsor and Wallingford, and the baronial castle, later transferred to royal hands, built at Oxford.
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Name the royal princess whose memorial was installed in the north west corner of St George’s Chapel after her death in 1817.
Princess Charlotte was the only child of George, Prince of Wales who went on to become King George IV. Her monument was erected in the Urswick Chapel inside St George's Chapel and was designed by MC Wyatt and was eventually unveiled in 1824.
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Name the American bishop who delivered the sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Bishop Michael Curry
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Name the Prussian General (surname/family name only required) whose portrait hangs in the Waterloo Chamber.
Field-Marshal Gebhardt von Blücher
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For the changing of the guard: (i) At what time does the guard step off from the Victoria Barracks? (ii) At what time does the guard change take place in the castle’s Lower Ward?
i) 10:45am ii) 11:00am Timing: 10:45 - New Guard step off from Victoria Barracks on Sheet Street and march through the Town Centre to Windsor Castle. 11:00 - The Changing the Guard Ceremony then takes place inside Windsor Castle. 11:25 - The Old Guard step off for the march back to the barracks.
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Name the grandson of Queen Victoria who is buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel.
Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence
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Name the monarch born at Windsor Castle on 6th December 1421.
Henry VI was born on 6 December 1421, the only child of the charismatic Henry V and Catherine of Valois. He became King of England in September 1422 at just eight months old, on the death of his father
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At what time does St George’s Chapel close to visitors on Mondays to Saturdays?
St George’s Chapel is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm via the Windsor Castle admission centre on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Access to the Chapel may be limited after 2.30pm due to the current high number of visitors.
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Which property in Home Park is leased by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?
Frogmore Cottage
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In which tower in Windsor Castle are the Royal Archives and the Royal Photographic Collection housed?
The ancient Round Tower houses the Royal Archives and the Royal Photograph Collection
102
When did Sir Elton John and David Furnish marry in a Civil Ceremony at the Guild Hall?
December 2005
103
Name the Eton College boarding house where both Prince William and Prince Harry were boarders.
Manor House
104
Name the art installation by Mark Wallinger installed at Runnymede.
Writ in Water is a large-scale architectural installation designed by artist Mark Wallinger, commissioned by the National Trust in association with arts producers Situations, which celebrates the enduring significance of Magna Carta.
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Which Composer and impresario of musical theatre was made a Knight of the Garter in 2024?
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber
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Where is the Changing Places toilet located?
The Changing Places toilet is available in Engine Court, a RADAR key is required, please ask the Warden in the Courtyard if you do not have a key.
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