It's Christmastime at Windsor Castle! See the Massive Tree in St. George's Hall

Mar. 15, 2025

Christmas Tree in St. George’s Hall at Windsor Castle.Photo:Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

It’s Christmastime at Windsor Castle!

In addition to the traditional decorations throughout the British royal family’s residences, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House at Windsor Castle has been adorned with miniature decorations for the 100th anniversary of the world’s largest and most famous dolls’ house.

In St. George’s Hall stands a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree taken from Windsor Park and adorned with red and gold ornaments and glittering strings of light. Atop the tree sits a Garter Star decoration to marvel at, and the ceiling of St. George’s Hall features shields of the Knights of the Garter.

Christmas Tree in St. George’s Hall at Windsor Castle.Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

The Nordmann Fir tree will bereplanted after the holiday season, coinciding withKing Charles' passion for sustainability and following his intentions from last Christmas season.

The Crimson Drawing Room at Windsor Castle.Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

Tables throughout the Waterloo Chamber are covered with festive garland with fruit and leaves in shades of gold, making the dramatic room feel especially intimate this time of year.

The Grand Staircase situated at the entrance of the State Apartments doesn’t disappoint either, with massive garlands of gold and red with twinkling fairy lights.

The Waterloo Room at Windsor Castle.Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

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The dainty pieces were crafted from glass beads from vintage necklaces along with oh-so-tiny candles made with candle wax.

These festive baubles add a holiday flair to the already tiny components, which include monogrammed linens, a miniature library of handwritten books, plumbing, electricity, wine glasses and even miniature toilet paper, according toThe Boston Globe.

Queen Mary Dolls' House miniature decorations.Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

The dolls' housetook three years and 1,500 of the finest artists, craftspeople and manufacturers at the time to create the most famous dolls' house in the world.

Its true-to-life decorations include a fully-stocked cellar, a perfectly manicured garden, over 750 hand-painted works of art, a piano with working keys and even miniature Crown Jewels made of real diamonds and sapphires.

Queen Mary Dolls' House.Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

An influential member of the British royal family is credited for popularizing Christmas trees.Queen Victoriaand Prince Albert “brought the tree into Windsor Castle on Christmas Eve and they would decorate it themselves,” according to theBBC.

As perTown & Country, an 1848 engraving of the royal family gathered around a Christmas tree adorned with candles and ornaments with gifts beneath launched the Christmas tree as a mainstream tradition.

The Windsor Castle decorations are on display from now until Jan. 6, 2025.

source: people.com