Californian Reacts | Windsor Castle Tour - The Queen's Royal Residence
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2022
- Tour around the beautiful, history filled longest-occupied palace in Europe, Windsor Castle!
Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history.
The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I (who reigned 1100-1135), it has been used by the reigning monarch and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. The castle's lavish early 19th-century state apartments were described by early 20th century art historian Hugh Roberts as "a superb and unrivalled sequence of rooms widely regarded as the finest and most complete expression of later Georgian taste". Inside the castle walls is the 15th-century St George's Chapel, considered by the historian John Martin Robinson to be "one of the supreme achievements of English Perpendicular Gothic" design.
Originally designed to protect Norman dominance around the outskirts of London and oversee a strategically important part of the River Thames, Windsor Castle was built as a motte-and-bailey, with three wards surrounding a central mound. Gradually replaced with stone fortifications, the castle withstood a prolonged siege during the First Barons' War at the start of the 13th century. Henry III built a luxurious royal palace within the castle during the middle of the century, and Edward III went further, rebuilding the palace to make an even grander set of buildings in what would become "the most expensive secular building project of the entire Middle Ages in England". Edward's core design lasted through the Tudor period, during which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I made increasing use of the castle as a royal court and centre for diplomatic entertainment.
Windsor Castle survived the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, when it was used as a military headquarters by Parliamentary forces and a prison for Charles I. At the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Charles II rebuilt much of Windsor Castle with the help of the architect Hugh May, creating a set of extravagant Baroque interiors. After a period of neglect during the 18th century, George III and George IV renovated and rebuilt Charles II's palace at colossal expense, producing the current design of the state apartments, full of Rococo, Gothic and Baroque furnishings. Queen Victoria made a few minor changes to the castle, which became the centre for royal entertainment for much of her reign. Windsor Castle was used as a refuge by the royal family during the Luftwaffe bombing campaigns of the Second World War and survived a fire in 1992. It is a popular tourist attraction, a venue for hosting state visits, and is the main residence of Queen Elizabeth II since 2011.
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Magnificent Castle and residence to the Queen! I believe she's there full time now as of recent? 🏰
Have you been to Windsor Castle?
When I was in London a few years back we chose to visit, explore, and experience Kensington Palace over going to Windsor Castle. A great reason to go back hopefully soon to experience Windsor Castle (and many of the other places we missed and didn't have time to see).
I’ve visited Windsor a number of times but haven’t been in the castle for many years. I do remember it as a very impressive place to experience and particularly the St George’s Chapel with so many past monarchs buried there. These include the Queen’s parents (or just her father when I was there in her mother’s lifetime) in a small side chapel which was added in one of the walls. The sheer concentration of history in that single building is fascinating if that’s your field of interest.
Windsor is cool to visit, add in nearby Runnymede (where Magna Carta was signed) and JFK Monument, which is on an acre of American soil in England.
Last time I was there was October 2018 (I live in Canada). Plan to go back to the UK in August and will be spending a day in Windsor.
Yes... I live near there. We go quite a lot. Good shopping and food places. Also, I like to go on the river too (Stand Up Paddle Boarding). Note the long walk is very long and there is a massive statue of a horse with rider at the other end. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours to walk I think. Food wise, there are some good places around, covering many countries food... but as an american you'll want to do a british pub and there are plenty over the road from the castle.
I live here and its crazy since im just so used to seeing the castle, walking past it everyday to work it just doesnt hit the same as someone like yourself of tourists coming to visit. I still appreciate it always though
I live just a few miles from Windsor Castle and never tire of visiting there, it also helps that being a resident of the Royal Borough we get free entry!
The heraldic coats of arms on the ceiling and in the choir in St George’s chapel are those of Knights of the Garter, the foremost order of chivalry in The U.K. It was created in the 14th Century by Edward III.
It's the largest inhabited castle in the World! Btw, it's not her only residence. She has several other official residences and a few private residences. Sandringham, in Norfolk and Balmoral, in Scotland, are the best known private residences.
@11:47 the reason why the walls seem to be hung with cartoon-type figures is because during the second-world-war, the important paintings by Sir Thomas Lawrence were removed for safety, and in their place these modern figures were painted to amuse the two princesses. At the time this film was made, the Waterloo Gallery was being restored and the war-time pictures were visible again.
In answer to one of your questions, although first established shortly after the Norman conquest (1066), it has been added to, remodelled, improved etc by successive monarchs. And some has recently been rebuilt since a devastating fire in Nov 1992 destroyed a part of it.
Thank you RevBen for this! 1066, nearly the same time as the White Tower was built I believe? I've heard about the fire in 1992 and that the Queen herself paid for the repairs and rebuilding.
@@californianreacts They tried to make the Taxpayer pay for ut first though.
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Considering "they" don't own Windsor Castle Fiona, your comment is way off.
Would you expect the US president to cough-up if the White House went up in flames?
@@gordonsmith8899 Plus the Queen pays tax!
@@californianreacts Apparently much of the repairs to Windsor Castle after the fire in 1992, was paid for ostensibly by Her Majesty. However it is understood that it was actually funded at least in part by her opening certain state rooms in Buckingham Palace to the general public to tour, for a fee, of course..!! I always thought that the "Palace" belonged to the state, whereas "the castle" belongs to the monarchy..? Am I wrong...?
The Order of the Garter is limited to the monarch, the heir and 24 others. Thus amember has to die, befor a new 'Companion' is knighted. The monarch chooses the Companions. They've usually performed outstanding public service, in one form or another. It was founded by Edward III, in 1348.
Sounds like a great order to me! A group of outstanding public individuals together to help better it's fellow citizens. All for it.
@@californianreacts You have the upper echelons (past mostly, but present in some cases) of the military, banking, police, legal courts, MI5, retail, manufacturing, farming, all close to the queen, keeping her informed of all she needs to know.
As well as these you have her closest royal relatives and confidants from Britain, Europe, and even Japan. Perhaps not quite as influential, and sat quite near her side as the knights and ladies of the garter themselves, she does turn to them when needed.
I'm sure Sainsbury
To add to this, this is the only order the Queen personally admits people to, as opposed to being "advised" (told) to by the Prime Minister or the Government.
@@lloydcollins6337 Therefore, because it is the personal gift of the Sovereign it is one heck of a MASSIVE deal if you are awarded it.
Fun fact: You can drive through Winsor Great Park and just as you enter in there is a little junction with the left turn called "Monkey Island Lane".
Can't believe that beautiful church was wasted on the Harkles 🤯🙄
Well, we didn’t know then what we know now…!
The royals keep stuff, when Francis Chichester became the first man to sail solo round the world he was knighted and the Queen use Sir Francis Drake's sword from when he became the first man ever to circumnavigate the world in 1580.
British historian here!! The symbols on the ceiling are the crest of different noble families. The portcullis for example is the crest of Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII mother and Henry VIII grandmother. I love Windsor Castle. Beautiful place, been many times.
Hi Naomi, appreciate the information and to have a British historian blessing us all with information! Hopefully I learn some of the crests such as the one you mentioned for next time I go, I can connect crests with families and help tie in the history of this stunning castle and residence.
@@californianreacts 😂 don't know about bless! But you're welcome! Happy to help! I think I might have a whole thing of them somewhere I could send you, if you wanted! 🤔 Really useful to know them for your next visit!
When l went in 2018 there were signs saying no photography at the entrance to every room, and yet people still tried. One of the guides stopped a woman trying to take a photo and l asked her how many times a day she had todo that, and she just rolled her eyes and said, “Too many.” It amazes me how disrespectful some people can be!
At the end of The Long Walk there's a mound topped by a large equestrian statue of King George III.
You asked was the castle built in 'one go' - no, it has been changed and altered over the centuries but the greatest changes occurred in the Regency and later reign of George IV (1810 -1820) & (1820 - 1830)
We went to Windsor castle at Easter, it was beautiful 😍
So, I live 15 mins walk from the Castle. As a resident I get free access to the Castle. The Long Walk is great and it is part of my regular jogging route. Look out for the deer! At the end is a big statue call The Copper Horse; well worth a visit.
The Queen now does live at Windsor most of the time but the place is open to the public and it's magnificent
FYI, The long walk is basically a public park, and you can just walk into it when ever you want during the day (Don't need castle tickets). Many locals and brit's going to Windsor for the day will take picnics and just go there to enjoy it. If you do visit Windsor on a sunny day, get a takeaway sandwich and sit in the park instead of a restaurant. Windsor also has a beautiful river with many swans. Eton which is just over the river is famous for its school and is worthy of a Historyeet video all on its own. If you do live in the US it's worth looking at places like Windsor as a place to stay a couple of nights, it's much cheaper than London and a much more pleasant place to stay, after all this is where the Queen prefers to be 🙂
I do wish tourists would bother to find out which properties belong to the RF, and which belong to 'the people'. Some don't even know the true definition of a 'castle', and think it is named after the RF. One thing I will say is that the castle has been there since 1100s and was built on the hill as a protective measure. The RF took the name Windsor after their favourite castle, because the RF was originally GERMAN and this was deemed to be unfavourable with the public die to the war with Germany. There is so much history here, read, read, and read more!!!
A lot of the state apartments, including the state dining room and St George’s Hall have been completely rebuilt and restored following a massive fire in 1992. It was caused by a spotlight setting fire to some curtains whilst restoration work was going on, similar I think to what happened at Notre Dame in Paris.
You asked about what was on the roof of St George's chapel. I couldn't really make out most but one I did see was the portcullis. This was the emblem of the Beaufort family. It's there because of Margaret Beaufort who was the mother of Henry VII and Grandmother of Henry VIII. She had a large hand in the son becoming King and a key figure in the wars of the roses. She was 13 and already a widow when she gave birth to Henry! I don't know how it happened but the portcullis is now the emblem of the UK Parliament. Two of the wars of the roses kings, Edward IV and Henry VI and buried in there, quite appropriately on opposite sides of the chapel.
The last royal to be entombed there was Prince Philip. His funeral was there too. Other royal burials include George VI, The Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, George V, Queen Mary and Charles I.
One thing on display there that is morbidly fascinating is the musket ball that Killed Lord Nelson (of Nelson's column fame). It's set in a pendant and was given to Queen Victoria.
The castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070. Henry II built the round tower that you see in the video. That is where the Royal Archive is today, moved there after the fire in 1992. Edward III transformed the castle and was proud of it. Charles II brought Baroque to Windsor, and some of his rooms still there. George IV reworked much of it and this it a lot of what you see today. After the fire in 1992 Prince Philip led the repair works and was heavily involved in it's redesign. St George's Hall (that you see in the video) and the Octagon Room (where the fire started) are stunning rooms.
Well, I know where I will be travelling to, next time I’m down south. Before watching this, I really didn’t realise how spectacular a place, Windsor Castle is. Thank you 💜
It's an awesome place to visit. We went to Canada in 2016 and flew from Heathrow so went up a day early to make sure there were no last minute travel issues and decided to visit Windsor Castle since it was so close to Heathrow. When you do visit - just for a laugh ask the staff why they decided to build the castle so close to the airport 🙂
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i've done most of the long walk a number of times as my brother lived off it in Windsor for over 10 years! Nearly got run over by The Queen! I was walking with my brother and sister in law and as this is a private road of the Queen's wasn't paying attention until I hear a beep. There she was driving slowly along the long walk. In her younger years she could be seen horse riding as well.
BTW The queen moved to Windsor permantly recently although she has always spent most of her time at Windsor outside winter which she mostly spents at Sandringham (her private home) or summer at Balmoral in Scotland.
You can get knighted by being put on a list by the government every twice a year (new years honours and the queens birthday honours list). It used to be the preserve of the famous and successful but now local heroes are put forward for their dedication to a charity or the local community.
If anyone wishes to become a knight, please let me know at £50,000 it is not as expensive as you would think and until the end of May we have an offer £5,000 non-refundable downpayment before 31st May and you can secure your knighthood for just £38,000 you need to pay the remaining £33,000 before 30 June. We also can make you an hornory queens squire for just £12,000. Don't miss out on this limited time offer.
You must have quite the stories! Really interesting to me these little tidbits of information with the Queen, Castle, and family members with these stories.
@@californianreacts A friend of my ex husband breeds Labradors for the Royals..One day taking the latest pup for a walk along the river, he was horrified when the dog jumped into the water swam across jumped out, and bounced into the Queen's lap!..She was fine, but what happened next was Prince Philip turned up, put his shooting stick in the ground and hung his jacket on it..the dog then peed on it!...Yep, he swore like the sailor he was...
The sarcasm is strong with this one. 👍 Yea Megan isn't really liked.
Yeah... I go a little overboard with my sarcasm sometimes haha. Hopefully everyone picks it up in general in these videos 😅
@@californianreacts Don't worry about it.
@@californianreacts Not many Americans get sarcasm. So you are in a different class.
I can’t be the only one who hope Megsy gets a REALLY BAD COLD and can’t it make it over for Her Maj’s special weekend 😄🫰🏻fingers crossed and sending ‘common cold’ vibes over to Montechito wherever she resides 😵💫
@@californianreacts You've mastered the sarcasm, if you are familiar with irony as well, you can consider yourself an honorary Brit :)
I live quite close and often go to Windsor. At the end of the long walk is the copper horse which is a pretty impressive statue. The long walk to the statue, which is in Windsor Great Park, is all uphill. If you're fit, you can then walk from the statue through the park, round to Savill Gardens which I love (if you like gardens, you'll love it). The Savill Gardens have a reasonable cafe. You can go to the gardens directly if you prefer and from there walk round to the Valley Gardens, or Virginia Water, the Roman ruins or Smith's Lawn where you can often see polo being played in the summer. Lots of little nooks to find in the Great Park so always popular.
It's much more likely that I would be awarded with the order of the surgical stocking, and a day trip to Clacton.
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3:10 Bright & sunny day, perfect time to bust out the umbrella apparently.
The price has changed since the video was shot - it's now £26.50 per adult except for Saturdays when it's £28.50 (although they have family discounts)
I stayed at Cumberland Lodge in the Castle's Great Park as a student ..... we did a History trip there and stayed a few days. We certainly did the Long Walk but it was 50 years ago and I don't remember much else ...
My parents visit Windsor regularly despite us being from Wales and having plenty of castles of our own !! There are 4 in my immediate vicinity.
I have been twice and on the first occasion there was a display of historicals dolls and dolls houses. That was quite interesting to say I am not into dolls.
Was lucky on both occasions to be allowed onto the grass in the quadrangle which is generally not open to the public but I was there for special reasons.
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. It is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross.
If you ever get there take some time to pop into Eton which is practically next door. It's the poshest school in the world and the school uniforms are amazing. :-D
You would like the Royal Armouries based in the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire. It was built as an interactive museum to house all the suits of armour ancient weapons and regalia that they didn't have room to display in the Tower of London. There are medieval sword fighting demonstrations in full armour and jousting at different times of the year and it's free, you just pay for parking.
Windsor is a magnificent place, there are some parts that look newer than the rest but that’s because there was a fire in 1992 and the fire swept through some of the grandest parts of the castle, the castle was fully restored and the restoration was overseen by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
The queens favourite residence is at Balmoral castle which is hidden away in Northern Scotland
Proud to be British.
My home town!
If you do visit, you can also get the train from Waterloo to the other station Windsor Riverside (slower but no changing trains).
I'd also recommend crossing the river (Thames), to have a look at Eton. Home to the very very expensive Eton College, a school that many past prime ministers attended and Princes William and Harry. The school uniform surprises many visitors and the architecture is beautiful too.
On the ceiling, top left the White Rose of the House of York, Two below it the Red Rose of the House of Lancaster. I like the White Lion of Mortimer and the White Rose myself.
love your videos mate, i work just down the road from this fab building.
make sure you check out the grounds of the castle too. i believe it is the longest inhabited castle on earth as it was built roughly 1000 years ago and there has always been a resident. all that carved oak in the choir of St Georges chapel is amazing and on top of that it's been there for hundreds of years...
i live fairly local so if you visit it and need a guide then i'll happily help.
That's amazing, Steve! I would be in awe being around Windsor (and many other buildings and locations). Really appreciate it! I'd very much like to roam the grounds and spend a full day in and around Windsor Castle. Truly magnificent.
I remember seeing a comment asking why Windsor Castle had been built so near an airport!
I visited Windsor Castle a few years ago i went straight inside to purchase tickets with a bout a twenty minute wait in a queue. I used an audio guide. I missed The Changing of The Guard. I was there during Royal Ascot week, HM The Queen owns Royal Ascot Racecourse it is on her Windsor Castle Estate and she is there all week, she owns racehorses I have won bets on some of them at Royal Ascot, to attend Royal Ascot you have to wear a suit or morning suit depending on the enclosure you are in.
My god-son is a Grenadier Guard and has been on patrol at Windsor.
My brother was in the Household Cavalry, stationed at Windsor...x
The original towers were square, then octagonal, finally round. The original would be wooden, Norman , built on a mound (motte). The open area is the bailey, surrounded by a curtain wall, towers scattered around the wall. The windows would not be original in a defensive wall or tower, slits only.
If you do go to Windsor do let me know I live in the town and will happily show you around. I was very lucky to be friends with the queen's granddaughter as we went to school together. My brother also was a singer for the queen in the chapel so i've been in some of the close off parts and know a lot more than what they let people know.
That's incredible! Really appreciate it, Abigail! I am roughly planning for the future (not sure how long) a rough draft trip to London again to explore many places I missed and have to see such as Windsor Castle, and to take the Chunnel /Eurotunnel to France and eventually Paris and have about a week in each place. Unfortunately American's are limited with time off of work, wish I could spend much more time in each. You must have quite amazing stories 🙂
If you like our history go to York and/or Edinburgh. Check out YT guides. There is also a massive castle in Leeds, Kent, SE England.
If you wish to go in more than once then the £23 ticket allows you entry for a whole year IF you get your ticket stamped certain by members of staff on the day. The Long walk goes south from the Castle around the edge of Windsor past some servants buildings and ends at Windor Great Park. Where there is a statue of Geroge III and it is also not far from Runnymede on the banks of the Thames where there is the Kennedy memorial and where the Magna Carta was negotiated.
You should visit the Royal Armouries in Leeds, if you like that kind of stuff 😁
I would absolutely love that! I'm all about history, architecture, and so on. Incredible to me 🙂
They are heraldic ceiling bosses and cyphers in the Chapel, for Kings, Queens and Royal houses from King Edward the Confessor onwards. Eg. if you spot HR it's for Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
Thank you for this information Darren! And now I'm going to search out for the HR as well 🙂
Just a little thing, 'HR' is for Henry Rex. Rex being king. 'ER' is Elizabeth Regina, meaning Queen, each king or queen will have their first name, matched with an R. 'HK' would be seen together for Henry and Katherine (as she spent her name with a K).
Seriously lacking a lot of information, I would find an official tour if you really want to have the correct information, and yes the long walk does end up somewhere else, I'd suggest looking at the official CZcams and social media platforms of The Royal Family and for the past couple of years and from now on this is HMQE2 home
We have been invited to the castle a few times for events and it is really amazing. We attended a party with Prince Philip in the St George's Hall and were asked to put our old Rolls-Royce on display in the Sovereign's private courtyard outside the hall directly under the Round Tower. Driving into the castle via the main gates certainly got the tourists excited! We've also driven through the castle and past the Queen then down the Long Walk for her Golden Jubilee and then went back the other way (up the Long Walk and through the castle) past Prince Philip for his 90th birthday. We returned in 2012 to see the Queen and the entire Rotal daily process down to St Gorge's Chapel for the annual ceremony of the Order of the Garter. All the Garter Knights Walk down in full regalia and we were within feet of them walking by. It really is a whole town inside the walls and so impressive.
It's cheaper to do a tour of Windsor Castle than it is to get into Disneyland and Disney California Adventure and Universal Studios Hollywood
Garter Knights are the Order of the Garter established by Edward III in 1348 & they can only be 24 at one time, so one has to die to allow another to be knighted. Usually destinguished politicians after their career are made knights and other royals
Knights of the Garter are expected to cross the Channel and defeat the French!
As most of the Knights of the Garter are quite elderly l don’t think the French have much to worry about!
Why would they build a castle right underneath the flight path to an international airport?
If you like armouries try "Leeds Royal Armouries Museum"...
At the far end of the Long Walk you’re out of the town in parkland and there you’ll find a 26 foot bronze statue of George III on a horse which dates back to 1831. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Copper_Horse
An incredible sight! Would be a great destination to reach at the end of the long walk.
It's a great place to explore! They just need to work on the colour coordination of the carpets and wall-papers in the State Rooms.
There is film of present raven and the Queen on a horse ride down long walk
The largest inhabited castle in the world it was the Queens favourite.
Hi , did you visit westminster abbey whilst in London? Now that place is something else too 🙂
Hi Clare, I actually did visit Westminster Abbey while in London, had the London Pass (if that was the name of it) to get in multiple areas and the abbey was stunning. The amount of history in, around, and people who are buried at the abbey really was not expected, so it was blowing my mind while seeing Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, and countless others, not to mention the Royalty all throughout. The sections with the "ancient kings" I think it was stated was hard to wrap my head around of how old those tombs were. And above all of that, the abbey itself is a marvel.
@@californianreacts It is breath taking , I appreciate how much you respect and admire our traditions and our history . 🙂
Did you know that there was a big fire at the castle(1992) destroying over 100 Rooms,state rooms and the Chapel.This is the Queens home,it must have be upsetting.
I spoke to a steward at Windsor once regarding the guards. Theirs and the role of the armed police less so, may be partly for show but that does not mean their role is theatrical or not real. Those guns are loaded. That said, he also said that it's a VERY bad day if a weapon has to be discharged "in anger".
Wouldn’t want to like there. Right under the Heathrow Airport fly path!
Why did they build a castle under a fly path....crazy lol
You can't take photos inside. It was awesome, but I only have my memory to go on. The queen was there while we were there but she did not come outside. We watched the changing of the guard, but I was disappointed as I thought they were going to bring gurneys out and change their diapers.
It was all built by William the Conquer I think about 1069,not sure
It’s the Order of the Garter started King Edward III an excellent English ruler in the 1300’s🤷♀️
It's only titled people who get The Order of the Garter or Prime Ministers if the Queen likes you.
It's not MINISTER it's MINSTER. Minster is an honorific title given to particular churches in England e.g, WestMINSTER Abbey
More like York Minster you mean. Westminster Abbey is so called because it is in the City of Westminster.
you might remember Meghan going to her wedding down The Long Walk. and the Queen to her burial
Knights of the Garter get the gig because they've ALREADY done stuff e.g. Sir Tony Blair was a recent addition.
Actually we didn`t much mind Megan and we really embraced her in Wales as a presumptive Welsh Princess (her husband is after all Prince Henry 'Harry' of Wales and she shares his honours and titles) when she visited Cardiff before their marriage in St George`s Chapel, Windsor. There was a reported antagonism between her and the Duchess of Cambridge but then again women never get on when sharing a mirror or indeed a spotlight.
Can't stand the woman! My favourite too. x
Hi Maureen! Long time no chat. Have you been to Windsor Castle before? It was one of my top places I wanted to visit while over there and we simply didn't have enough time/prioritize it while in a family group. I don't believe it was too difficult to ride on over there from around central London. Windsor looks like a place I could easily spend the day at and just soak it all in. Massively rich in history, architecture, and beauty.
@@californianreacts Hello Phillip. Unfortunately I've only passed the castle and from a distance it looks spectacular! Hope you're keeping well. Maureen. x
@@maureenjones7222 Just to see it would be a great experience. Stunning from all around the Castle.
You too, Maureen 🙂
Sorry - you ruined the tour with your many stops and starts so you could make unwelcome comments - the vocal of the tour is packed with information that you, if you listened, would have found the answers to the many ? questions /comments you have made - I got so frustrated with your stop/starts that I clicked out well before the end of the video - Thank you for nothing - I'll find another video without stops and starts.
Don't go there, the energy will be very very bad😐
I think Harry & Meghan are great. I wish them all best in USA.
The castle is only about 25 year's old the original burnt down
Really? I've only lived here 50 years and don't remember that happening!! But then that's probably why some tourists think it's made of fibreglass!! 😂😂😂