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The beautiful town of Windsor was the setting for two royal weddings in 2018: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on 19 May, and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on 12 October.
Both couples chose to marry in the historic St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle and to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage procession through the streets of Windsor.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank became the seventeenth royal couple to celebrate their marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863.
Since the engagements were announced and it was revealed that St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle would be the venue for both wedding ceremonies, the town of Windsor worked tirelessly to ensure memorable days for both happy couples and everybody who came to celebrate.
If you were inspired by what you saw on television then come and experience the Windsor Welcome for yourself! There has never been a better time to visit!
The marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place in Windsor on Saturday 19 May 2018.
An estimated 110,000 people came to Windsor on royal wedding day to line the procession route which included the beautiful Long Walk in Windsor Great Park. The town looked fabulous and was blessed with perfect weather!
After the wedding ceremony, the newly-married Duke and Duchess of Sussex departed St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle by carriage and followed a procession route through Windsor to the delight of the crowd.
Explore our places to visit with royal wedding connections then create a day out or short break with some of our other great things to do and event ideas.
No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle. It’s the jewel in the Royal Borough’s crown and has been the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years.
It is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world, an official residence of His Majesty The King and the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II.
Once inside, your ticket allows you to visit many areas including the fabulous State Apartments and St George’s Chapel where the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle, and Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank took place.
St George’s Chapel is located in the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle and was the setting for the royal wedding ceremony of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
A visit to St George’s Chapel is included in your Windsor Castle ticket or you are most welcome to attend services at St George’s Chapel, which are free to all.
St George’s is regarded as one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and when you step inside you can’t help but be in awe – with its tall slender pillars, vast windows and magnificent stone fan vaulted ceiling it’s simply breath-taking.
The chapel’s history is intricately linked with that of the royal family and it has been the setting for many royal weddings. It’s also the site of royal tombs and memorials; look out for the vault containing the coffins of Henry VIII and Charles I under the centre of the Quire.
Frogmore House was the setting for Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle’s engagement photographs and also where the newly-married Duke and Duchess had their evening wedding reception on 19 May. It’s alleged that The Duchess of Sussex considered Frogmore ‘dreamy’. Nearby Frogmore Cottage remains the UK residence for the duke and his family.
Frogmore House has been a favourite royal retreat for more than 300 years, first becoming a royal residence when George III bought it for his wife Queen Charlotte.
Queen Charlotte’s passion for botany is reflected in the house’s interior decoration. Her passion for plants can also be seen throughout the garden where thousands of trees and shrubs create a beautiful landscape.
Frogmore was much loved by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, so much so that they broke with tradition and had a mausoleum built for themselves in Frogmore's grounds (please note the mausoleum is not open to the public).
Frogmore House is one of Windsor’s hidden gems, open to visitors for only a few days each spring and to groups later in the summer.
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a horse-drawn carriage ride in Windsor and Windsor Great Park. Both of our carriage companies are family businesses with lots of local knowledge and a personal service!
Windsor Carriages prides itself on being the only carriage company licensed to operate on the Long Walk so its royal procession tour will have you experiencing Windsor just like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did on their wedding day!
Ascot Carriages operates horse-drawn carriage rides in the beautiful Windsor Great Park; romantic and wedding proposal carriage rides are a speciality and Jo knows some of the best places to propose, hidden away in the heart of Windsor Great Park, with a glass of champagne at the ready!
Alternatively hop on an open top bus with Tootbus or Golden Tours, or pick up the Windsor Duck tour and see part of the procession route plus more of the area!
The beautiful flowers that decorated St George's Chapel for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding were grown by the talented gardeners of Windsor Great Park.
You can visit The Savill Garden, nestled in a corner of Windsor Great Park, and see more of their wonderful horticultural displays.
Both Harry and Meghan stayed in luxurious, 5 star hotel accommodation near Windsor. Harry stayed at Coworth Park near Ascot and Meghan spent the night at Cliveden near Maidenhead.
If you fancy being treated like royalty at either of these hotels or want to find out about other fabulous places to stay in the Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot area, visit our Accommodation pages.
When Prince Harry married Ms Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel, it marked the latest chapter in his lifelong association with our historic Thameside town. Read about Prince Harry and the Windsor Connection.
Inspired by all the love in the air? Here are our top 12 places to propose, from traditional and timeless spots through to stunning scenery, you'll be sure to make a magical moment at any time of the year.
Already engaged? Now the fun really begins. Let our friendly staff at Windsor Guildhall – venue for Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles’s wedding – share their expert knowledge and help you organise your perfect wedding.
Learn about hiring a venue for the ceremony/reception, booking a registrar, choosing a wedding photographer, deciding on catering and flowers, in fact everything you need to know for your special day!
Find out about other great venues for wedding and other celebrations.
Do you dream of a wedding as romantic as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s? In the stunning royal wedding town of Windsor you can follow in the footsteps of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and add a royal wedding 'twist' to your special day.
Been struck by cupid's arrow, but a little too soon to be hearing wedding bells? There are plenty of romantic getaway options in the Royal Borough, either for Valentine's Day or year round.
Read all the official royal announcements relating to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by visiting www.royal.uk/royalwedding.
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