ROYAL TREASURE
Amazing Treasures #1 Rich Royals
By David Long, illustrations by Studio Muti
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or most of history, emperors, kings and queens were usually the richest people in their own countries. A single one of their treasures could be worth far more than an ordinary person would earn in a year – or even a lifetime. Here we look at four amazing royal treasures from around the world.
Windsor Castle UK The largest continually inhabited castle in the world is also one of the very oldest. It was built nearly 1,000 years ago, just after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It’s been a royal residence for almost as long as that. The medieval King Edward III was born within its thick stone
walls. King Henry VIII came to Windsor to hunt, play tennis and write songs. Even now the Queen, Elizabeth II, spends most of her weekends here. When a part of Windsor Castle caught fire in 1992, nearly 7 million litres of water were needed to save this precious medieval survivor.
The Round Tower This tall building is built on the site of the original castle, constructed by the Normans in the 11OOs.
Lower Ward The western courtyard, called the Lower Ward, includes the main chapel for the castle, as well as the Curfew Tower, which once contained a dungeon. 36
Upper Ward The eastern courtyard, called the Upper Ward, contains apartments and rooms for royalty and visitors. The rooms are decorated in many lavish styles.
