Spend time at Windsor Castle
Technically a royal fortress, Windsor Castle – the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle – includes the State and Semi-State Apartments, St George's Chapel and Queen Mary's Dolls' House. The King continues to use St George’s Hall and The Waterloo Chamber for hosting State Visits, official banquets, and Investiture Ceremonies, and his presence is announced when The Royal Standard flies from the top of the iconic Round Tower.
Walk in Windsor Great Park
In 2022, King Charles III became Ranger of Windsor Great Park, a role created to oversee the protection and maintenance of the 5,000 ace estate. The King brings decades of practical environmental stewardship to the role, as well as passion and commitment for the natural world. The King is already in discussion about planting new woodland, replanting hedgerows, and parkland trees.
Visit The Savill Garden
King Charles III has a passion for gardening as evidenced at his Gloucestershire home Highgrove House. The Savill Garden came into existence through the patronage of his great-grandparents and received the continued support and interest of his grandparents, and parents. There are 35 acres of interconnected gardens with different areas providing interest in line with the seasons – Spring Wood, The Summer Gardens, The Glades, Winter Beds. The Rose Garden contains varieties named after many members of the Royal Family.
Play polo
As a young man the King was an excellent polo player and in 1981, he was one of only 23 players to hold a four or better rating that year. A regular at Guards Polo Club, there is also a trophy The Duke of Cornwall cup, in his honour. Located at Smith’s Lawn in Windsor Great Park, matches throughout the summer months regularly feature the world’s top professionals.
Get married at Windsor Guildhall
In 2005 HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were married in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall followed 8 months later by rock royalty Elton John and partner David Furnish in one of the first civil partnership ceremonies. Both the Guildhall Chamber and the Ascot Room are available to hire. Guided tours are available on selected days to visitors of the Windsor & Royal Borough Museum.
Worship at St George’s Chapel
The connection between the Royal Family and St George’s Chapel is a strong one. Members of the Royal Family have been baptised, married, and buried in the Chapel. The King’s marriage to the Queen Consort was blessed here following their official ceremony at Windsor Guildhall. Many people world-wide witnessed the funeral of The King’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II who was laid to rest here, saw him accompany his soon-to-be daughter-in-law Meghan Markle down the aisle on her wedding day, and saw his first Christmas broadcast from here. There are at least three daily services held in the chapel and all are welcome to attend.
St George’s Chapel is also the spiritual home of the Honourable Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. There are 24 Garter Knights, chosen in recognition for their public service and chosen personally by the monarch. King Charles became a Garter Knight in 1958 and on his accession become Sovereign of the Garter. There is an annual celebration procession in Windsor Castle, and service in St George’s Chapel.
Watch the Guard Change
The King’s on site protection detail and one of the highlights of a visit to Windsor which is usually accompanied by a band. Changing of the Guard takes place at 11:00 daily from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year (weather permitting and except Sundays). The Corn Exchange outside Windsor Guildhall is a great viewing point to watch the Guard march from their barracks down Windsor High Street. If already inside the Castle, you can watch the actual changing ceremony outside the Guardroom in the Lower Ward at 11.00am.
Eat Royal produce
Windsor Royal Farm Shop sells produce from the Royal Estates. Windsor Castle ice cream is made from the milk of the Jersey herd that live in Home Park, free range eggs come from chickens in Windsor Great Park, and sausages from the Royal Farms' pork. The farm shop is situated on the edge of Home Park and includes a coffee shop – great for afternoon tea!
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