Windsor Castle has unveiled its Christmas displays, adding new decorations to Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
This festive period, visitors to the castle will see the State Apartments decked out in Christmas splendour.
For the first time, miniature decorations have been added to the tiny rooms of Queen Mary's Dolls' House, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the largest and most famous dolls' house in the world.
The decorations, including a 1920s-style Christmas tree and a garland in the Hall and Staircase, have been handmade by Royal Warrant Holders Shane Connolly & Co.
Floral designer Shane Connolly personally installed the decorations, which were crafted from materials such as glass beads repurposed from vintage necklaces and tiny candles made with real candle wax.
The intricate additions to the dolls' house are sure to delight visitors as they explore the festive displays.
November 21 saw staff decorating the 20-foot-high Nordmann Fir Christmas tree in St George's Hall.
The tree, which was sourced from Windsor Great Park, will be replanted there after the display closes.
Adorned with a Garter Star decoration, the tree stands as a focal point in the hall, whose ceiling is decorated with the shields of the Knights of the Garter.
A 15-foot-high Nordmann Fir Christmas tree can also be seen in the Crimson Drawing Room.
This room is part of the elaborate Semi-State Rooms, open to the public in the winter months and used for official entertaining by the Royal Family.
Visitors will enter the State Apartments via the Grand Staircase, which is festooned with festive garlands.
The intricate decorations and festive atmosphere are set to provide a memorable experience for all visitors this season.
Windsor Castle is one of the official residences of the British monarch and is steeped in history.
It is the longest-occupied palace in Europe, and its Christmas decorations have been a major attraction for tourists and locals alike.
The castle's tradition of elaborate Christmas displays continues to draw visitors from around the world, and this year is expected to be no different.
The decision to add festive touches to Queen Mary's Dolls' House is a significant first.
These new decorations, added to the dolls' house for the first time, mark a special moment in the castle's festive celebrations.
With Windsor Castle's Christmas displays now open, visitors have the opportunity to experience the festive charm of the historic castle, with the added delight of the newly decorated Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
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