Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to marry at St George’s Chapel. The 15th century
building shielded by the walls of Windsor Castle has hosted several royal weddings and is the final resting place of 10 monarchs


UK

LONDON
Buckingham Palace
Windsor
20km 12 miles

WINDSOR CASTLE
World’s largest occupied castle, and one of Queen Elizabeth’s official residences
Curfew Tower
St George’s Chapel
Statue of Queen Victoria
King Henry VIII Gate
CASTLE HILL
Windsor Guildhall
WINDSOR
Round Tower Houses Royal Archives
HIGH STREET
Waterloo Chamber
St George’s Hall Hosts wedding reception
State Apartments
Private apartments
East Terrace Garden
LONG WALK


ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL
Among finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Construction begun by Edward IV in 1475

Chapel is spiritual home of Order of the Garter, senior order of British chivalry
established in 1348 by Edward III

Marriage service conducted by Dean of Windsor, David Conner, and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby (right)

Intricate fan vaulted ceiling completed by Henry VIII in 1528

Memorial Chapel and tomb of George VI, Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, Queen’s parents and sister

Tomb of George V and Queen Mary, Queen’s grandparents

Royal tombs include Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I,
executed in 1649 

Nave
Quire
High Altar


Sources: Windsor Castle, Royal Collection Trust 
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