A royal visit from Pre-Prep

Girls in Pre-Prep thoroughly enjoyed a visit Windsor Castle last week, where they learnt about how kings and queens have lived since the castle was built 1000 years ago.

On arrival the girls made their way to the North Terrace of the castle and took note of the castle’s features including the gateway, a carving of St George and the dragon, and the slits in the walls from when the castle was used in battle.  On entry they were particularly interested to see Queen Mary’s Doll House, which is the largest and most famous doll’s house in the world.

In the state apartments the group spotted statues and paintings of the different kings and queens, before moving on to the Grand Reception Room where they took part in a “Whose royal home is this?” workshop. The girls found out about the many different jobs that were available in the castle, for example maids, cooks and footmen.

A highlight of the trip was the opportunity to dress up with a cloak and hat and be knighted by Mrs Ness-Gifford in the Garter Throne Room. They also all enjoyed standing on the 26 tiles in the Lantern Lobby - each tile represents the 26 Knights of the Garter.

To end their trip the girls had a look round St George’s Chapel searching for the graves of kings and queens buried there.

Head of Pre-Prep, Mrs Rushforth said “This was a fantastic trip to take the whole Department on. All the girls thoroughly enjoyed seeing how the kings and queens of the past lived and used the castle.”

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