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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 .
The new Private Chapel is relatively intimate, only able to fit thirty worshippers, but combines architectural elements of the St George's Hall roof with the Lantern Lobby and the stepped arch structure of the Henry VIII chapel vaulting at Hampton Court.
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.
King George VI Memorial Chapel: King George VI (d.1952, buried in chapel 1969) Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (d.2002) Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (d.2002) (ashes) HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (d. 2021)
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 8, 2020 · Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married in St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Find out more about it and how to visit.
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The Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle is in charge of Windsor Castle in England on behalf of the sovereign. The day-to-day operations are under the Superintendent, who is an officer of the Master of the Household's Department of the Royal Household .
