Tag: Windsor

Just Married: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex photo: Ken
Marriages, News

Just Married: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Like many people I have tried to follow the wedding of Prince Harry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle on Saturday 19 May 2018 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor all day. Let’s say it is not easy when your laptop needs a really large update and the alternative, your computer, is in the same […]

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Windsor Castle – Survivor of Time
Castles, Travel

Windsor Castle – Survivor of Time

Windsor Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world and according to its website the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It has since been the home to British Kings and Queens for 39 generations. History The castle was built by King William I The Conqueror, who reigned 1066-1087. The castle […]

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A private retreat – Frogmore House
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A private retreat – Frogmore House

When you’re walking on the Long Walk near Windsor Castle and look around you might notice a small building popping up in the distance behind some trees. This is the mausoleum of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the gardens at Frogmore House. The house itself is not visible from the Long Walk as far […]

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Royal Legoland in Windsor Buckingham Palace
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Royal Legoland in Windsor

Remember my visit in May 2016 to Legoland in Billund, Denmark? This year me and the same two friends visited Legoland in Windsor, Great Britain (see also Royal Lego in Windsor and London). It was very nice, but somewhat of a disappointment after Billund, which is bigger and has more royal buildings. We especially missed […]

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Royal Lego in Windsor and London (4)
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Royal Lego in Windsor and London (4)

Once again I went on vacation with my friends Erik and Mirjam. We stayed in London during the first five days of May 2017. Of course we were keen on seeing Legoland in Windsor too, after having visited Legoland Billund in Denmark last year. Tuesday May 2nd turned out to be the best day of […]

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The wedding of The Earl of Wessex and Sophie Rhys-Jones photo & copyright: Netty Leistra
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The wedding of The Earl of Wessex and Sophie Rhys-Jones

Windsor, 19 June 1999 Over 20.000 people from all over the world lined the streets of Windsor. Some even camped out overnight to secure the best views of Prince Edward of Great Britain and Sophie Rhys-Jones during their carriage ride after tying the knot. Some 8000 people managed to get an invitation for the castle […]

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The wedding of the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles photo & copyright: Netty Leistra
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The wedding of the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles

Last modified: 19 December 2013 Windsor, 9 April 2005 Programme 12:25 – The Prince of Wales and Mrs Parker Bowles depart Windsor Castle by car via King George IV and Cambridge Gates for the Guildhall 12:30 – The Prince of Wales and Mrs Parker Bowles arrive at the Guildhall for the Civil Ceremony 12:55 – […]

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