Christmas comes to Windsor Castle - some soundbites

Decade: 2010

Christmas has come to Windsor Castle, with two glittering trees on display for visitors.

In the grand St George's hall stands a 23-foot (7 metre) Nordmann fir dressed in gold. Crown and bird ornaments hang among almost 7000 twinkling lights.

The Royal Collection Trust's Learning Curator, Richard Williams, said it took a day and a half for royal staff to decorate.

In the ornate Crimson Drawing Room stands another 15-foot (4.5 metre) Christmas tree, dressed in reds, purples and some 3000 lights.
King George III's German-born wife, Queen Charlotte, is credited with first introducing a decorated festive tree to Britain in the 18th century. The tradition was then popularised... Christmas has come to Windsor Castle, with two glittering trees on display for visitors.

In the grand St George's hall stands a 23-foot (7 metre) Nordmann fir dressed in gold. Crown and bird ornaments hang among almost 7000 twinkling lights.

The Royal Collection Trust's Learning Curator, Richard Williams, said it took a day and a half for royal staff to decorate.

In the ornate Crimson Drawing Room stands another 15-foot (4.5 metre) Christmas tree, dressed in reds, purples and some 3000 lights.
King George III's German-born wife, Queen Charlotte, is credited with first introducing a decorated festive tree to Britain in the 18th century. The tradition was then popularised by Prince Albert.