The last weekend the Jessi, Justin, and Baby Jules were in town, we took the train out to Windsor to see the Queen at Windsor Castle. The flag was flying, so she was in residence at the time of our visit. With the number of people that visit during the summer, I bet she takes off to escape them. I certainly would. . .
Windsor Castle is mostly what you would imagine a castle would look like. It has lots of beautiful stone turrets. surrounding several central courtyards. There is even a McDonalds, Pizza Hut and a Starbucks just outside the gates in case Her Highness wants to order out.
I was disappointed that there weren't any Queen Elizabeth impersonators walking around out front like you see in Hollywood. As a side note, we saw a poster that the official David Beckham impersonator was going to be making an appearance at some mall. It would have been great to get a photo with the queen (even if it is a fake one). I guess I just had to be amused with the bronze statue of Queen Victoria.
It turns out that the royals like dogs. They had a whole yard especially for their pugs, so they must be okay. At first I thought I wasn't understanding the sign, but as I listened to the audio guide, it actually is exactly what it says. . .
The palace is very impressive. We visited the main hall where visiting dignitaries would be brought in for state functions.
It would be an impressive place to dine. We also visited the room where the Queen knights people. Recently Sir Patrick Stewart had been knighted. It's exciting to think that the Captain of the Enterprise is a knight.
We managed just before closing to get to St. George's Cathedral at Windsor Castle to see where Henry VIII is buried.
Exhausted, we made our way back down the hill from the castle to the train station. It was a beautiful day. It's nice when the weather cooperates in England.
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