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No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years. The size of the Castle is breath-taking. In fact, it is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world and it’s where Her Majesty The Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends. You might even time your visit when she is in residence! The marriage of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle took place in Windsor on Saturday, 19 May , 2018.They became the sixteenth royal couple to celebrate their marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863. Windsor Castle offers something for everyone with so many areas to explore.
Visit the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.
Take in the splendor of St George's Chapel, location of the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle, the burial place of 10 Kings including Henry VIII and Charles I, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England.
Be amazed at Queen Mary's Dolls’ House, the largest, most beautiful and most famous dolls’ house in the world, created in the 1920s and filled with thousands of objects made by leading craftsmen, artists and designers of the time.
Imagine being entertained by royalty in the Semi-State Rooms, the spectacular private apartments open to visitors from September to March each year. Richly decorated, they are used by The Queen for hosting her guests.
21. What do we know about Windsor Castle?
A. The Queen seldom lives in Windsor Castle.
B. Windsor Castle has witnessed many royal weddings.
C. Tourists are not allowed to visit the Castle if The Queen is there.
D. Windsor Castle is the oldest castle in the world.
22. What can we see in Windsor Castle every day?
A. Famous paintings by great artists.
B. Beautiful dolls created in the 19th century.
C. The wedding place of 10 Kings.
D. The place where The Queen entertains her guests.
23. An architect(建筑师) is most likely to visit ______.
A. State Apartments B. Semi-State Room
C. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House D. St George's Chapel
