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The fire began in the Queen's Private Chapel at 11:15am when a curtain was ignited by a spotlight pressed up against it. Agents of the Royal Household were in the chapel at the time inspecting works of art.
Nov 20, 2022 · Season five of The Crown features the destructive fire at Windsor Castle in November 1992. Here, the true story of what really happened, and the Queen's reaction.
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Nov 20, 1992 · Queen helps rescue art from fire at Windsor Castle. By MICK THURSTON. LONDON -- Fire erupted Friday at Windsor Castle, injuring two people, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of tourists...
On 20 November 1992 a fire broke out in Windsor Castle. It destroyed 115 rooms, including nine State Rooms. How the fire started. The fire started in Queen Victoria's Private Chapel, where a faulty spotlight ignited a curtain next to the altar. Within minutes the blaze was unstoppable and had spread to St George's Hall next door.
The 1992 fire at Windsor Castle was caused by an electric bulb too close to a curtain in the Private Chapel, which occupied a space at the east end of St. George's Chapel.
Nov 21, 1992 · As the fire raged this afternoon, castle workers set up a human chain to pass some of the vast collection of art, armor, furniture and other valuables out of the castle.
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Sep 19, 2022 · While the fire had caused huge amounts of damage, the royals were able to save some valuable artefacts including artworks and jewellery. In fact, Prince Andrew had reportedly organised a human...
