GHOSTS OF KINGS AND QUEENS IN WINDSOR CASTLE

Paranormal and psychic happeningsHome » Reference and Education » Paranormal Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Stuart Bazga Basic PLUS Author | 144 Articles Joined: March 13, 2005 Australia The Ghosts of Windsor Castle By Stuart Bazga | Submitted On May 15, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Stuart Bazga Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and "non-royal" spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter named Herne, who was renowned thought out the area for his outstanding hunting abilities. One story tells of Herne, as one of the Royal keepers for King Richard II (1367-1400), who was hated by the other keepers for his extraordinary skills. One day the King was in danger of being trampled by an incensed stag while hunting and how Herne putting himself between the King and the stag was mortally wounded. In the last 250 years, hundreds of people have claimed to have seen his spirit, often accompanied by his pack of hounds. In the early 1860's the tree from which he was found hanging, was cut down, and Queen Victoria kept the oak logs for her fire "To help kill the ghost". Her plan didn't work however. Other legends tell of witchcraft and suicide, and a demonic horned being upon whose appearance brings illness and misfortune to all who see him, especially the Royal family. He can be seen in Windsor castle's gardens with "his trademark stag's head." King Henry VIII has been seen walking the hallways of Windsor Castle. His footsteps, along with agonizing moans, have been heard by many guests of the castle. One of his wives, Anne Boleyn, has been seen standing at the window in the Dean's Cloister, as well as, Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I has also been seen in the Royal Library. She has been seen walking from one room to another. She is always dressed in a black gown with a black lace shawl draped over her shoulders. King Charles I has been seen many times in the library and the Canon's house, and although he was beheaded during the English Revolution, his ghost is seen as a whole. It is said he looks exactly like his portraits. King George III had many bouts with mental deterioration. During these times he was kept out of the public's eye. He can be seen looking out the windows located below the Royal Library where he was confined during the recurrence of his illness. The first Duke of Buckingham, Sir George Villiers, is said to haunt one of the bedrooms of Windsor castle. And many spirits haunt the Long Walk, one of whom is a young solider who shot himself after, while on his guard watch, saw marble statues moving "of their own accord." His ghost has seen by other soldiers on guard duty afterwards. I hope you have enjoyed this article and I look forward to your company again in the not to distant future. Best wishes and have a great day Stuart Bazga www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com A Guide to Castles of Europe [http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com] was born from childhood dreams and aspirations. It is my hope to educate and stimulate you into exploring these castles for yourselves. You may copy or redistribute this article in its entirety including all links. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Stuart_Bazga/4854 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 1,288 times Word count: 467 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Reference and Education: Paranormal Stuart Bazga Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Paranormal Article Feed Paranormal Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles The Ghosts of The Tower of London Pt2 The Top 7 Must See Castles of the British Isles The Ghosts of The Tower of London, Part 1 The Ghost of Anne Boleyn Chernobyl - Ghost City Haunted Half Term Days Out Fun Facts About the United Kingdom Haunted Places in England The Princes of Gwynedd: On The Trail of Snowdonia's Ancient Royal Family From Theme Parks to History - A River Thames Boat Trip Has it All Recent Articles The Summit and Sedona Psychic Sexual Supercharges Understanding Phyllis' Children Alien Technology and Government Cover Ups Living In Our Psychic Reality Multi Cultural Beliefs Day of the Witch, 2017 Rebirth of a Spiritual Society Shadows of The Phoenix Positive/Negative Emotions of Paranormal Fields EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide