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You can take a free virtual tour of Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world where the Queen is spending her 94th birthday

Mikhaila Friel   

You can take a free virtual tour of Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world where the Queen is spending her 94th birthday
The Queen gave a speech to the nation about the coronavirus from Windsor Castle.BBC One/YouTube, Getty Images
  • You can take a free virtual tour of Windsor Castle, the Queen's Easter residence where she is spending her 94th birthday on April 21.
  • The Queen's usual birthday plans, including the Trooping the Colour parade and the traditional gun salutes, have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • However, fans can still feel as though they are celebrating with the Queen and Prince Philip at the royal residence where they are self-isolating.
  • The tour shows a panoramic view of the castle's Waterloo Chamber, Crimson Drawing Room, and St George's Hall — all of which are usually included in the £23.50 ($28.89) admission price when visiting the castle.
  • Insider has gathered the best images and facts included in the tour, which you can watch now on Windsor Castle's website.
  • Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
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The final room on the tour is St George's Hall, where Her Majesty hosts state banquets for international visitors.

The final room on the tour is St George
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The room was refurbished after being devastated by a fire in 1992.

The room was refurbished after being devastated by a fire in 1992.
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The drawing room appeals to visitors with its striking red decor and its stunning view of the nearby Berkshire countryside.

The drawing room appeals to visitors with its striking red decor and its stunning view of the nearby Berkshire countryside.
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Next up is the Crimson Drawing Room, a room used by the Queen to host private events. Like the Waterloo Chamber, this room is also available to the public for part of the year.

Next up is the Crimson Drawing Room, a room used by the Queen to host private events. Like the Waterloo Chamber, this room is also available to the public for part of the year.
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It's filled with paintings of historical figures and nobility by artist Sir Thomas Lawrence, including the portraits of the Duke of Wellington, Pope Pius VII, and Charles, Archduke of Austria.

It
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The room is mainly used for private investitures, however, it is available for members of the public to view when they visit the castle.

The room is mainly used for private investitures, however, it is available for members of the public to view when they visit the castle.
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Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for more than 900 years and is currently the largest occupied castle in the world. The virtual tour starts with the castle's Waterloo Chamber.

Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for more than 900 years and is currently the largest occupied castle in the world. The virtual tour starts with the castle
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