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Visit the Royal Library at Windsor Castle

Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, a space not usually accessible on the public route.

Your visit will include a talk from Dr Stella Panayotova, Librarian and Assistant Keeper of The Royal Archive, who will discuss an upcoming project to undertake pioneering non-invasive scientific analysis of two illuminated manuscripts, both of which will be on display.

Guests will also explore the magnificent rooms of the Royal Library, established by William IV and situated in former State Apartments at Windsor Castle, including spaces once associated with Catherine of Braganza, the Tudor monarchs and Elizabeth I.

When booking a ticket, visitors will be asked to choose from the following timeslots:

• • 10:00 – 11:30
  • 11:30 – 13:00
  • 13:30 – 15:00