The Crown Netflix TV London and Windsor Castle Full Day Private Tour
Windsor Castle (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) is Britain’s most important landmark and the home of this magnificent romantic chivalry is the great inspiration of Netflix’s The Crown series. We can understand some fictitious an overly dramatized context of the world-famous TV series and presumably one of the best ways to understand the true stories and events related to monarchs starting from King George VI’s rule and onwards. In this TV show, the eldest living Royal family member was Queen Mary, and you can see plenty of traces of the Queen in Windsor such as Queen Mary’s Dolls House. Like other Crown Tours of Tourope UK, our professional guides will tell you the genealogy of the Royal family with their royal roots including the last member of the monarch our Queen Elizabeth II (Lilibet) to make you understand the roles of all Royal members. On this “The Crown” tour we will immortalize the Royal members by touching their lives and depicting their true stories behind the scenes.
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What's included in The Crown Netflix TV London and Windsor Castle Full Day Private Tour
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Windsor Castle
The world's oldest inhabited castle is not only the nation's iconic treasure but also the Crown's most important royal residence. Our tour is going to start with Windsor Castle which we will reach by train and our journey will start from London Waterloo (Or private transportation will be at your choice). Windsor Castle has been emphasised in the Crown's Season 2, Episode 1 when the Queen takes care of Charles and Alice; Season 2, Episode 9 when Charles stares at Eton College through the windows of Windsor Castle (Lord Mountbatten was preparing Charles for Eton College) but he came to naught because of Prince Philip's ideology. Father King George VI's touching funeral in Windsor Castle’s St George's Chapel in Season 1, Episode 3 (The name of the Episode is "Windsor" per see and the title of uncle Edward VIII is "Duke of Windsor" too, smartly addressed). Probably the most remarkable and memorable episode was Episode 8 Season 2, well, the revenge of Queen Elizabeth against Mrs Kennedy at the second appointment after Buckingham Palace goof. The singular, unforgettable quote of Queen Elizabeth was: "Well... Let's meet the audience in Windsor Castle, Sometimes only a fortress will do" The glorious past of Windsor Castle, of course, is not limited to notable words and precious moments. It's the cradle of British history, passion, pleasure, romance, victory, proud and the power. Windsor Castle is the oldest landmark in continuous occupation. Together with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, it is one of the principal official residences of the British monarch. Windsor Castle is located in the Berkshire town of Windsor, in the Thames Valley to the west of London. Queen Elizabeth II spends many weekends of the year at Windsor Castle, using it for both state and private entertaining. Windsor Castle dates to the time of William the Conqueror. Most of the kings and queens of England have had a direct influence on the construction and evolution of Windsor Castle, which has been their garrison, fortress, home, official palace, and sometimes prison. The castle's history and that of the British monarchy are inextricably linked. Chronologically the history of the castle can be traced through the reigns of the monarchs who have occupied it. When the country has been at peace Windsor Castle has been expanded by the additions of large and grand apartments; when the country has been at war the castle has been more heavily fortified. This pattern has continued to the present day. Queen Elizabeth II decided in 1952 to make Windsor her principal weekend retreat. The private apartments which had not been properly occupied since the era of Queen Mary were renovated and further modernised, and the Queen, Prince Philip and their four children took up residence. This arrangement has continued to the present day. Today in Windsor Castle; we will explore this oldest and the largest inhabited castle in the world, we will learn how Windsor Castle was transformed into an ostentatious palace, we will see how Monarchs added their own style and ambition to the different elegant rooms, we will hear how this palace of romance was to restore royal fortunes of the King who lost his head, And in St George's Chapel, where Harry and Meghan married hosts the Crown members in peace. Amongst them the grandfather King George V and the grandmother gracious Queen Mary, the father King George VII and the mother Elizabeth (Queen Mother), sister Margaret and all other important monarchs including Henry VIII and his favourite wife Jane Seymour. Executed King Charles I and the uncles of Queen Victoria, the pleasure King George IV who literally remodelled Windsor Castle as well as caring Uncle King William IV. 1000 years of history can neither be fit in the episodes, nor in the time but our professional Blue Badge guides will do their best to make your day the most memorable one in Queen Elizabeth II's powerful fortress.
Trafalgar Square / Embankment
Welcome to London's heart. You will remember this iconic square from Season 2, Episode 1 that shows the tension between Britain and Egypt in the 1956 Suez Crisis. The political protests were in Trafalgar Square against Prime Minister Anthony Eden due to his highly controversial response to the Suez crisis. Square also holds a series of events in the past. You can also listen to the stories of kings such as Charles I, Charles IV, and Admiral Horatio Nelson, General Sir Charles James Napier and Major General Sir Henry Havelock who shaped the history of this nation. Trafalgar Square is a very touristic public square with some of London's most popular attractions, from galleries and historic buildings to monuments and statues, you can immerse yourself into the deep-seated British history.
Admiralty Arch
London's lovely landmark Admiralty Arch is one of the masterpieces in the city very close to Trafalgar Square. This lovely arch was the commemoration of King Edward VII to his beloved mother Queen Victoria, the great grandmother of Elizabeth. You will be familiar with London's iconic masterpiece in different episodes of the Crown that you will never miss. Admiralty Arch used to be a government listed building and Waldorf Astoria Group leased the building for 125 years for their tourists. From 2022, we will be able to provide your accommodation right in the heart of the city. Admiralty Arch is simply the jewel of "The Crown" in London dated back to 1912.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Public transportation tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Roundtrip train tickets to Windsor Castle
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
- Windsor Castle admission tickets
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
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Additional Information
- Hand sanitizers and masks will be available in our vehicles for the best hygiene practice. - Based on your choice public or private transportation will be used in this tour. - Hotel Pick up service is available between zones 1 to 3 only. For pick-up service between zones 3 to 9, please contact us for further information. - Airport and cruise port pickups and transfers are also available at extra charge. Please contact us for further information. - Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time and let the lobby staff know that you are waiting for a tour guide. - Comfortable shoes are advised - Wheelchair users must inform our agent whether guest(s) is/are fully dependent on the chair or partly able to walk or move. - Guests must contact Tourope UK at least 24 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Please use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher.
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