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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. St George's Chapel was founded in the 14th century by King Edward III and extensively enlarged in the ...
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Mar 31, 2024 · 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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St George's is the Chapel of the Order of the Garter. In June there is usually a special service attended by The Queen and the other Knights and Ladies of the Order, who include other members of the Royal Family. On each side of the choir are the beautifully carved stalls of the Knights and Ladies of the Garter, constructed between 1478 and 1495.
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In 1348 the Chapel became central to Edward IV for the ceremony of the Order of the Garter. Just as Westminster Abbey is a royal mausoleum so is St Georges Chapel. Amongst the most notable buried there are Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, and George V and Queen Mary. St George’s is a working entity, where daily services are held.
May 13, 2021 · St George’s Chapel southside which shows the south door entrance. ©The Dean & Canons of Windsor. St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle has been in the spotlight with the committal service of Queen Elizabeth II (19 September 2022), the funeral of Prince Philip (17 April 2021) and the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (19 May 2018).
Welcome to St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. This beautiful Chapel is at the heart of a living community of people who are committed to offering: Worship to God, Prayer for the Sovereign; and the Companions of the Order of the Garter, Service to Society and; Hospitality to Visitors