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March 8 1723 marks the tercentenary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren, mathematician, astronomer, physicist, anatomist and one of the UK’s greatest architects who has notable connections with the town of Windsor.

The Windsor Guildhall was the setting for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen to announce the historic Windsor Framework.

Windsor is honoured to have welcomed more than 100,000 people for the Procession and Committal Service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Tarbay Botanist is a family run craft gin distillery based in the countryside of Windsor. Shaped by Her Majesty The Queen’s favourite flavours, the Jubilee Gin has quintessentially British notes of an earl grey tea with hits of zesty lemon.

The Windsor and Eton Brewery are delighted to announce news of their new beer to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

Read about where to observe Remembrance this year and learn more about Windsor Yards' Remembrance Recycled Poppy Canopy commemmorating The Royal Legion's 100th anniversary.

Two newly conserved paintings by the mysterious 17th-century Armenian artist Marcos can now be seen on a visit to Windsor Castle.

Weekend visitors to Windsor Castle can enjoy the East Terrace Garden as part of a visit to the Castle until Sunday, 5 September.

After months of closure due to the pandemic, Windsor Castle is getting ready to welcome visitors.

Debbie Keenan, a steward at St George's, describes the chapel's various vaults and tombs.