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St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England is a castle chapel built in the late-medieval Perpendicular Gothic style. It is a Royal Peculiar (a church under the direct jurisdiction of the monarch), and the Chapel of the Order of the Garter.
Discover the beauty and history of St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, a Gothic masterpiece dating back to the 14th century. Learn about its role in the Order of the Garter, marvel at its intricate stonework and stained glass windows, and pay respects to the final resting place of many members of the royal family.
St. George’s Chapel, part of Windsor Castle, in the district of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. This chapel was designed for the Most Noble Order of the Garter and was begun by Edward IV. It is one of the finest examples of the Perpendicular style of Gothic architecture in England.
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9 mag 2018 · St George's Chapel is a place of worship for The Queen and the Royal Family as well as a church serving the local community. Built by kings, shaped by the history of the Royal Family and still the location for both splendid Royal events and private family moments, find out more about this most Royal of chapels
History of St George’s Chapel. St George’s Chapel is located on the north side of the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle. Work on the present chapel began when Edward IV was king, in 1475. The...
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8 feb 2020 · A Quick History . The chapel is part of the College of St George, a religious community established by King Edward III in 1348, to worship together, offer prayers for the Sovereign and the Order of the Garter, to provide service to society and hospitality to visitors.
In 1648 Charles I was held there before his trial and execution in London; his body was brought back for burial in St. George's Chapel during a snowstorm. Oliver Cromwell took over in 1650 and when he was made Lord Protector in 1653 it became one of his official residences.
