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A gardener works on the grounds of Windsor Castle in 2020.
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The British royal family's Windsor Castle measures 484,000 square feet and has around 1,000 rooms.It often hosts world leaders for state visits, including President Donald Trump during his UK visit.State dinners are held in St George's Chapel, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed in 2018.
Among the Crown's many assets is the 484,000-square-foot Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world.
Over its 1,000-year history, Windsor Castle has been home to 40 monarchs and hosted numerous world leaders during state visits to the UK.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will meet with royal family members at Windsor Castle during their second state visit on Wednesday. Their ceremonial welcome reception will include a carriage ride, royal gun salute, and military jet flyover.
Take a look inside Windsor Castle.
Windsor Castle was built by William the Conqueror between 1070 and 1086.
Windsor castle with public park a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire.
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Windsor Castle is located in the English county of Berkshire. The Royal Collection Trust manages the site.
At 484,000 square feet, it is the largest occupied castle in the world.
An aerial view of Windsor Castle.
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The castle features around 1,000 rooms, including historic State Rooms and Semi-State Rooms built as part of renovations and expansions by various monarchs through the years.
During her reign, Queen Elizabeth II used the castle as her weekend residence.
Queen Elizabeth II is joined by one of her dogs, a Dorgi called Candy, as she views a display of memorabilia from her Golden and Platinum Jubilees in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle on February 4, 2022 in Windsor, England.
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She also lived there during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to using it as a private living space, monarchs hold audiences with diplomats, politicians, and other notable figures in the residence.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 23: King Charles III holds an audience with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle, Berkshire on June 23, 2025 in Windsor, England. The Ukrainian President is meeting with Keir Starmer to discuss the defence of his country during his visit to the UK, following Russian drones and missiles killing at least 10 civilians overnight. He will also attend an audience with King Charles III.
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King Charles III welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Windsor Castle in June.
Windsor Castle often hosts world leaders from other countries for state visits.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JULY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II inspect a Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle on July 13, 2018 in Windsor, England. Her Majesty welcomed the President and Mrs Trump at the dais in the Quadrangle of the Castle. A Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards, gave a Royal Salute and the US National Anthem was played. The Queen and the President inspected the Guard of Honour before watching the military march past. The President and First Lady then joined Her Majesty for tea at the Castle.
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During state visits, world leaders may enter the grounds on horse-drawn carriages, inspect a Guard of Honour in the castle's Quadrangle, and enjoy a private audience in one of the castle's State Rooms.
During state visits, state banquets are held in St George's Chapel.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JULY 08: King Charles III makes a speeh as he attends the State Banquet at Windsor Castle on July 08, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron visit the UK in the first visit State Visit made by France in 17 years. They are staying at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and a banquet will be held there in their honour. The Macrons will visit Imperial College, and the President will address Parliament during his stay. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed at St George's Chapel in 2018. It is also the final resting place of 11 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II.
The Grand Reception Room hosts special exhibits and investitures, where honorees receive medals from the royal family.
The wedding outfits of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on display in the Grand Reception Room at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, as part of the exhibition, A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which will run from October 26 to January 6 2019.
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Once the castle's main ballroom, the gilded walls and plaster ceiling in the Grand Reception room are covered in gold.
Harry and Meghan's wedding outfits were displayed in the Grand Reception Room in 2019 in an exhibition titled, "A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex."
Waterloo Chamber, one of the largest rooms at Windsor Castle, functions as another ceremonial and event space.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 3: King Charles III and the audience watch a performance by students from the Royal College of Music in the Waterloo Chamber during a reception to recognise those involved in community music across the UK, at Windsor Castle on April 3, 2025 in Windsor, England. The 350 guests include leaders of community music groups and music-related projects, many of whom are volunteers.
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Commissioned by King George IV in the 1820s, the Waterloo Chamber was built to commemorate Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815.
Queen Mary's Dolls' House, completed in 1924, is on permanent display at Windsor Castle.
Queen Mary's Dolls' House is pictured inside a glass cabinet, during a reception hosted by Britain's Queen Camilla, for authors, illustrators and binders who have been involved in the new Miniature Library collection, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, on January 30, 2024.
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Constructed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, the miniature mansion was gifted to Queen Mary by her childhood friend, Princess Marie Louise. It features a tiny library with handwritten books, 774 miniature pieces of artwork, working electricity, and running water.
First lady Melania Trump is scheduled to visit Queen Mary's Dolls' House with Queen Camilla on Thursday.
The grounds of Windsor Castle span 13 acres.
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 18: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her Stud Groom Terry Pendry, seen horse riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle on October 18, 2008 in Windsor, England.
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Queen Elizabeth II was known to enjoy horseback riding on the grounds of Windsor Castle, which also feature several formal gardens.
The castle isn't just open to royals and their distinguished guests — members of the public can tour the historic site, as well.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: People walk along The Long Walk as others view flowers and tributes outside Windsor Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 12, 2022 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded to the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
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Adult admission costs £31, or around $42, when purchased in advance. The full schedule of public tours is available on the Royal Collection Trust's official website.
