Royal Admirers Flock to Windsor Castle as Queen Elizabeth II’s Final Resting Place Opens

After the formal funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, Windsor Castle has reopened its doors, welcoming visitors to pay their respects at St. George's Chapel, where the Queen has been laid to rest.

Today, a multitude of Britons made their way to St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle to honor the late Queen as the castle opened up to the public once again.

The Queen's final resting place is adorned with the presence of her husband, Prince Philip, as well as her parents, sister, and mother.

A poignant image of the ledger stone, marking the graves of the royal family, was shared by Buckingham Palace.

The inscriptions include the names and years of reign of Elizabeth 1900-2002, George VI 1895-1952, Elizabeth II 1926-2022, and Philip 1921-2021, alongside a metal garter star.

Visitors paid their respects in a steady stream at the King George VI Memorial Chapel, stopping before the ledger stone to offer their condolences.

Some crossed themselves, while others stood in silent reflection.

Wreaths of white roses and lilies encircled the marble ledger stone, engraved with the names of Queen Elizabeth, Queen Moira, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip.

Among the crowd was Deborah Bullard, a 65-year-old royal enthusiast from North Carolina, who had traveled to the UK for seven weeks to visit Windsor Castle.

“I just adore the royal family,” expressed the retired teacher while waiting in line to enter St. George's Chapel.

Bullard shared that her admiration for the royals began with Princess Diana's marriage to Prince Charles in 1981, highlighting Diana's youthful charm and grace.

Anne Daly and Grace Gothard, who embarked on an early morning journey from Cardiff, were among the first in line to enter Windsor Castle.

Having previously paid their respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall, the devoted duo anticipated a surge in visitors following Her Majesty's passing.

As the line outside St. George's Chapel grew longer, spectators witnessed the ceremonial changing of the guard, a solemn reminder of the royal presence within.

Photography inside the chapel was prohibited, preserving the sanctity of the space.

Darren Martin, who traveled from Melbourne, Australia, was among the earliest arrivals, having camped out for the burial and visited various royal residences to offer his respects.

Reflecting on his admiration for the Queen and the royal legacy, Martin emphasized the profound impact the monarch had on generations, including his own family.

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the US after spending time with the royal family.

Reports suggest that Prince Harry is revising his upcoming book, fearing potential backlash due to unexpected public sentiment towards the monarchy following the Queen's death.

Journalist Josh Rahm revealed that Prince Harry is making adjustments to his book to avoid appearing insensitive in light of the public's overwhelming support for the royal family during the period of mourning.

Concerns about potential criticism have led to the postponement of the book's release, with Prince Harry reevaluating the content to align with the current sentiments towards the monarchy.