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ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM ll registered accompanying persons are invited to join the following full day tour. Tuesday,
June 26, 2001 The tour begins with a
drive to Windsor Castle. Over 900 years ago, William the Conqueror, with the
help of his victorious army, commenced the construction of Windsor Castle. The
site was chosen with great care, high above the River Thames, on the edge of
Saxon hunting ground. The Castle was a day's march from the Tower of London and
was designed to guard the western approaches to the capital. Today, nine Restoration of a major section of the Castle, severely damaged by fire in 1992 is now complete. During the tour view the changing of guard and visit the recently opened State Apartment furnished with major pictures and work of arts from the Royal Collection. Continue to Hampton Court Palace. Built by Cardinal Wolsey it was given to Henry VIII. In the State Apartments, view one of the finest collections of tapestries and paintings in Europe. Leisure time will be given for optional lunch. |
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centuries after its foundation, the Castle continues to perform its prime role
as one of the official Residences of the Queen, who spends Easter, part of June
and the Majority of her private weekends at the Castle.