Here’s why the Queen can be expected to live at Windsor Castle from now on

Updated on September 3, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Windsor Castle has always been more special to the Queen than any of her Royal residences. Here’s why she chooses it over Buckingham Palace.

Here’s why the Queen can be expected to live at Windsor Castle from now on

Windsor Castle, reportedly, is the Queen’s favourite residence and holds a lot of special and happy memories for her. Her Platinum Jubilee celebration may have been in Central London, but it is believed that Her Majesty will stay at her Windsor Castle from now on, instead of the much more conveniently located Buckingham Palace. According to sources, the royal staff has been told that Windsor Castle will be known as her permanent home moving forward.

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Why the choice?

So, what is it that the Queen has for the out-of-town Castle that Buckingham Palace cannot give her? Answer: Memories! Hello magazine confirms that the Queen has a special attachment to her first marital home. Additionally, Buckingham Palace has always been her administrative headquarter rather than an actual home.

The 96-year-old monarch never wanted to make the move from Windsor Castle to her official London residence anyway. Penny Junor, a royal biographer, revealed in her book The Firm that Her Majesty wanted to live at Clarence House after her father’s death. However, PM sir Winston Churchill insisted that the monarch should move to Buckingham Palace. The Book reads:

None of them wanted to go. They loved Clarence House; it was a family home, but Winston Churchill, who was then Prime Minister, insisted upon it.

thumbnail — Royal Family in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle Hugo Burnand

Why the attachment?

Reportedly, the Queen has not only fond marital memories but also childhood memories at Windsor Castle. Instead of being evacuated overseas during World War II, the Queen (then aged 13) and her younger sister were put in Windsor Castle for their safety. The two sisters spent pivotal years at the Castle growing up and so it will always be close to her heart.

Moreover, Windsor Castle was also where Prince Philip – The Duke of Edinburgh – spent his last days. The couple is said to have enjoyed their stay at the castle sitting together with a blanket on their lap and soaking sun.

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