Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-08
THE CASTLE OF WINDSOR.
King George v. Contemplates Fresh
Alterations in Many Parts.
From the London News

From the LONDON News.
Before King George and Queen Mary
take up their residence at Windsor Cas-
tie, certain alterations and rearrange-
ments of the private apartments will be
necessary. These apartments, which are
never open to the public are situated on
the east and south sides Of the grand
quadrangle. and are connected by cor
ridor over 500 feet in length.
Many thousands of pounds were spent
on the royal rooms when King Edward
came to the throne, in order to bring the
palace more in accord with modern re-
quirenents, and q Special sum was voted
by parliament for the purpose. When
King George was staying recently at
Frogmore House he spent several hours
going over the private apartments. but
his majesty and Queen Mary are to pay
another visit before any definite instruc-
lions are given.
Very few structural alterations are nee
essary after the work that has been car
ried out by the lord chamberlain's de-
partment during the past ten years. but
a arrangement of the furniture and
ornaments will have to be effected. All
the personal property Of King Edward
and Queen Alexandria will be removed to
sandrinsham. otherwise it would become
the property of the crown. When this Is
done the rooms will be refurnished to
suit the taste Of their majesties.
1t will. of course. be necessary to pro-
children of the king anu queen. The
suite Of rooms in the Chester tower has
been set aside for the younger princes.
and here nursery and schoolroom have
been fitted up. with kitchen and every
other convenience. and a special staff Of
servants will look after the welfare OF
the children. These rooms were used by
Princess Henry Of Battenberg's children
and adjoin the Victoria tower. which
served as a nursery for Queen Victoria s
family. They command a fine view OF
the Long Walk and Windsor Forest.
There could hardly be a more ideal spot
for children. The rooms are lofty, and
from every window can be seen a mag
nificent stretch Of beautiful woodland
scenery.
Just below the castle toward Frosmore
Is a cricket ground with handsome pa
vilion. which was constructed on the in
structions Of the late king for the use
Of his grandchildren. The Prince Of
wales and Prince Albert have often TAX
en- part in most interesting and exciting
games on this delightful pitch, and in
the near future their younger brothers
will follow suit.
will stay at Frogmore, when the court is
in residence at Windsor, but the princes
will have full access to the castle grounds.
az the two residences are very near each
Other. Ihelf maoeStleS are very 1OnQ Oh
Frogmore, and it is here that their chill
dren in the last few years have been
chiefly brought up. Both the king and
queen take a great interest in all their
childrens games and pastimes. and her
majesty is never so happy as when join
ing the younger children in their games
in the Frogmore grounds Their males
ties have always been generous support
ers Of the local institutions. and they
have made a practice Of dealing with To-
cal traders as far as possible.
AS their majesties have no country
residence apart from Frogmore, it is ex-
pected that King George will make Wind
ser Castle more of a private residence,
especially as it is in such close touch
with London.
All things considered, Windsor Castle
Is probably one of the best royal resi-
dences in Europe There are seventeen
state apartments. forty-eight rooms COM
prising the spacious kitchen. pantry, con-
fectionery. vegetable and other store
rooms, seventy-nine bedrooms. sixty-nve
sitting rooms, and rooms containing 231
beds for servants. The length OF pas
sages Is about LOO yards. The private
apartments include the queens boudoir.
the private audience chamber, the oak
room, the tapestry room. the white. green
and crimson drawing rooms. the state
dining room. the armory and the gold
pantry. which contains q collection OF
gold plate valued at 91,8OO,OOO.