St George's Chapel, Windsor, Castle chapel in Windsor, England
St George's Chapel is a royal chapel in Windsor, England, known for its elaborate perpendicular Gothic architecture. Narrow windows stretch from floor to ceiling, while the roof displays intricate fan vaulting and carved stonework covers the walls throughout the interior.
Construction began in 1475 under Edward IV and was completed in 1511 under Henry VIII. The chapel became the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, England's oldest order of knighthood.
The chapel remains an active place of worship where visitors can hear the choir singing Anglican music during ceremonies. This religious tradition connects the present community with centuries of royal and ecclesiastical practice on the same ground.
Access is through Windsor Castle, so the opening times and conditions of the castle apply to the chapel as well. On Sundays it remains closed to the public, as it is used exclusively for worship services.
Eleven British monarchs rest in the vaults beneath the floor, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth II. Their burial sites lie in different sections of the chapel, which visitors can see during their walk through.
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