Originally built by William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle was used by his son, Henry I, as a royal residence-- and has maintained this status ever since. In fact, it's known as the longest-occupied palace in all of Europe.
Built on a strategic hill overlooking the Thames in Berkshire, the location was chosen to be a day's march from the Tower of London. The castle took 16 years to complete.
Built on a strategic hill overlooking the Thames in Berkshire, the location was chosen to be a day's march from the Tower of London. The castle took 16 years to complete.
My Genealogical link to Henry I
King Henry and Queen Empress Matilda Edith of Scotland had a daughter, Holy Roman Empress Matilda Maude, the Queen of Italy.
