Take in the splendor of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, the burial place of 11 monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II, King Henry VIII, and King Charles II, and the setting for the marriages of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie and Mr. Jack Brooksbank, and HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr. Jack Brooksbank, making it one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England in 2018.
Apart from Sundays, tourists have the opportunity to view the ultimate resting spot of Queen Elizabeth II in St George’s Chapel on any day that the Castle is accessible to the general public. Attendance at St George’s Chapel services is complimentary for everyone, or alternatively, you are cordially invited to join them by presenting your Windsor Castle ticket, which grants you access to St George’s Chapel as well.
St. George’s Chapel is considered one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England, characterized by slender and tall pillars, large windows, and a sense of grace and elegance. It dates back to the late eighteenth century and showcases remarkable examples of medieval ironwork and woodwork in its magnificent Sovereign’s Stall.
The final resting place of monarchs in Windsor
St George’s Chapel is the location of several royal graves and monuments.
Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret are buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel located off the North Quire aisle.
The sealed entrance to the vault, which holds the coffins of Henry VIII and Charles I, is located beneath the center of the Quire. Additional tombs and memorials include those of Edward IV, Henry VI, King Edward VII, and Queen Alexandra.
Check out our blog about St George’s Chapel: the ultimate resting site of kings and queens.
The wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle
The couple exchanged their marriage vows on Saturday 19 May 2018, with The Most Revd. And Rt Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, officiating. The ceremony was overseen by The Dean of Windsor, The Rt Revd. David Conner, at St George’s Chapel, the location where Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle got married.
St. George’s Chapel is located on the north side of Lower Ward, Windsor Castle. The construction of the chapel began in 1475 during the reign of King Edward IV, and it was completed by the end of 1484, or the east Quire (choir) as it is known.
The magnificent stone fan vaulting, which visitors can admire today, was finally completed in 1528 over the crossing. Shortly afterwards, Henry VIII added the chapel.
Established by Edward III in 1348, the chapel serves as the sacred residence of the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most significant orders of knighthood globally.
Every June, Garter Day is celebrated at St George’s Chapel as a yearly occasion to show gratitude for the service of the Knights and the Sovereign.
Explore St George’s Chapel
A ticket for entry to Windsor Castle encompasses a tour of St George’s Chapel, which can be found on the northern side of the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle.
Please click on the ‘opening times’ tab on the Royal Collection’s website to find out if St George’s Chapel is temporarily closed on any dates. Please note that Windsor Castle is a working palace and may be partially or fully closed.
St. George’s Chapel is a place of worship where worshippers attend and take part in services at least three times every day.
The Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays, but everyone is welcome to attend services.
You can also find further information on the website of the Royal Collection.