I said we relieve you - don`t relieve yourself!

Windsor Castle

A guardsman is told off for wetting himself on duty.

Just got back from a few days in Windsor. Decided to take in a visit to the castle whilst the in-laws went off on a bus trip. Fantastic place - ideal 2nd home for such as the Queen.  The refurbishment after the fire is superb with craftsmen building in the old style so that the green oak used is cracking just as the original was. It`s the oldest and largest castle that can boast continuous occupation  for over 900 years.

I am afraid I only took the compact to save on luggage space and spent most of the trip regretting not having my trusty D700 so apologies for the image quality here.

Managed to shoot a 6 shot panorama form the top of the Round Tower which you can go up just now (200 steps) and an extra charge.

St George`s Chapel

Alternate days in August the guards come out, visit the Edinburgh Woollen Mill for supplies and then march back in.

Any American readers popping in - it`s not really true about Edinburgh Woollen Mills. In fact they march around the corner to TK Max who hold a much wider range of stock including designer bearskins at well below list price.

Of course small boys dream of being in the Guards.

In fact when you look closely the Guards are mainly small boys themselves!

Had a great time and noticed the little touches of royalty about the lamps and that the Castle had 3 post boxes inscribed Royal Mail. First off it is not royal now is it and 2nd how come I have not got a post box in my wall - not even one.