Ghosts of Windsor Castle | English Folklore

Welcome to my channel! Here you'll find folklore from across the British Isles. In this video, I take a look at the ghosts the haunt the royal residence of Windsor Castle in Berkshire. One of the most impressive castles in England, Windsor boasts around 25 ghosts, including the spirits of Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Charles I, George III, and Queen Victoria. The footage I use is from my trip to the south in 2019.
Music used: Kevin Macleod's 'Gathering Darkness'
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[@TheJollyReiver]

Being forced to 'self-isolate' annoyingly, so have had time to make another video. Hope you enjoy. If you enjoy my content and would like to support my work, you can help me out via PayPal, which is much appreciated: www.paypal.com/paypalme/dukeofavalon?locale.x=en_GB

[@TheJollyReiver]

Unity Valkyrie Mitford Yeah I’m fine, just someone I work with tested positive. Damn annoying as I hate doing nothing

[@katlynwebb8474]

I wonder if Amy Dudlys murder will ever be solved?

[@MeTheRob]

I used to love walking to Windsor Castle from my home in Slough, when I was a kid. Entry was free then, and the walk was made more exciting by the fact that we would be trespassing nearly all the way - rifle range, railway land, the grounds of Eton College etc. Never saw any ghosts.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Very comfy, shame about the ghosts though. Hard to believe it was free though, costs £25 now.

[@winnifredforbes1114]

You may have to go into the dungeons!

[@linaleblanc8288]

Oh how I loved doing things I knew full well I ought not do

[@c.greystone9825]

Yes awfully expensive.

[@artysqueezy184]

There’s a double rainbow in one of the photos at 7.05, one was seen when our beloved Queen Elizabeth II passed in September 8th 2022

[@harlequinrose3743]

When I first moved to England, Windsor Castle was the first castle I went to see. And when my dad visited me for the first time, this was the very first place we took him. He loved it

[@SK22000]

Windsor is what I think of when I picture a medieval castle, it’s foreboding as well as beautiful

[@clipzzytheairforcemaste]

If I ever encounter the ghost of Elizabeth or any Royals I wouldn’t be surprised I would just start up a conversation with them.

[@karlfranciscoabellanosa5972]

The ghosts in Windsor Castle could have had a good time with Elizabeth And Margaret during the War as they could have prepared her for her ascension to the Throne.

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

Herne the Hunter is said to stalk the Great Park apparently.

[@sebby324]

I loved visiting when I was a kid I live in Berkshire so I like hearing stories from here like Herne the hunter I got jump scared by a moon pig advert lol

[@cloveetabertram3902]

Why haven't you done the ghosts of the castle's of the kings of Northern Ireland? Would love to see this. No one that I have watched has gotten it right yet. They leave out so much. Including the fact that the last Irish king had 2 son's. And the oldest James fled for his very life to america, because his younger brother was going to have him killed to take the crown from him. His children still live.

[@darkangelw8472]

I'd love to visit all these beautiful castles

[@briju0953]

God save the Queen, Rest in Peace Her Gracious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of United Kingdom & northern Ireland, and of All her other realms and Territories, Lord of Mann, Defender of the faith.

[@michellebruce5092]

Great ghost haunting stories. I enjoyed it hope to see more soon 😀

[@themanofyorke6708]

I know these ghosts very well ;) can't believe I missed this video! All the best - Martin

[@JadesMommy86]

Ghost be like “So this is my castle, shout out to William the bastard, Sup Willy!!! Yea I haunt this place now.”

[@elizabethwoolnough4358]

He hated being called William the Bastard.

[@myrcewalda5812]

Great video on my very own Berkshire, many fond memories of Windsor

[@jeremydabal9000]

Keep on going with the ghost stories duke :)

[@TheJollyReiver]

I shall indeed

[@clxudiistxr574]

Ofcouse

[@mysticallymerry5523]

Amazing place, looks huge! I wonder if any of the royal ghosts really resemble their paintings? I think Elizabeth I would look quite scary as a ghost, it'd be great to actually see her though. Love the vid, thanks!👍🏻😊

[@TheJollyReiver]

👀

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

I read that as 'see through her!' I had to re read!

[@RedcoatsReturn]

I stayed in Watchet once….I was one of many guests in the hotel. When departing and I inquired at a local pub about the history of the hotel…they…informed me…that hotel was….long…an abandoned ruin! 😲 😔

[@BastardSprinkler3000]

Excellent! Thankyou so much for another upload!!!! Ur a legend Duke 😀👊

[@linaleblanc8288]

If I were Anne, I'd haunt someone too

[@elizabethwoolnough4358]

That's what I say about Jane Seymour. Henry is buried next to her. If he were buried next to me I'd "walk" too! I'd walk a long way!

[@washguy9577]

Why??? She was no victim she herself had many people killed in her rise to power she played a game for power and lost.

[@JJCore27]

You’re a great narrator!

[@ladoboyo5452]

Another corker Duke. Great to hear your voice.

[@TheJollyReiver]

:-)

[@theballastcorporation]

Great work as usual, Duke

[@lizscutt7899]

😊 l have to pay a genuine compliment to you reiver I'm always captivated by your narration and gentle tone ♥️ ❤️

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you :-)

[@primevalnaval]

Great video as always. Especially as the castle is local to me. Do you know about Herne the Hunter in Windsor Great Park?

[@TheJollyReiver]

Of course, a truly great tale!

[@Vingul]

I wasn't aware of a "real-life" Herne the Hunter story, but I know him as the horned forest spirit/god from the '80s tv show Robin of Sherwood.

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

@@Vingul He's both. Robin's Herne was also a man

[@yourrealestateusa9258]

Ghost of Windsor Castle is a famous story.

[@marinakaiser7639]

Hi Duke when i here your voice 😁i love it.O i can imagine the Castle has a few ghosts 😂

[@NullusPoetry]

Another excellent video! Thanks!

[@austinnelson8454]

Your on a roll bro!

[@TheJollyReiver]

It approaches Samhain, gotta roll out the comfy ghost lore!

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

@@TheJollyReiver Today is November 13, 2022. How about a few belated Samhain ghost stories?

[@Wellch]

You’re on a roll,……not YOUR smh

[@AK-ct9pd]

1000 years later they still call William a bastard.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Yes

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

The Queen has amazing company!

[@katieforsyth2089]

Just found your channel ❤

[@TheJollyReiver]

Welcome :-)

[@jeremydabal9000]

Hey Duke, can you make a playlist of ghost stories :)

[@TheJollyReiver]

Can do fella

[@wonderwhy6133]

Good evening Duke, hello from Hong Kong, hope you’re doing very well. Stay healthy and happy Duke! God bless you and take care ❤️

[@TheJollyReiver]

thank you fella, all the best to you

[@wonderwhy6133]

@@TheJollyReiver might send you some small donation tomorrow if that’s ok with you thru PayPal. Have a good day, stay healthy and safe mate!

[@TheJollyReiver]

Wonder Why That’s very kind of you my friend, much appreciated, truly. Many thanks again, - Gordon

[@wonderwhy6133]

@@TheJollyReiver No worries mate.

[@kanethesevenfootmonster868]

The Music in the beginning sounded like one of Shadow of the colossus.......

[@littlevicky9861]

I bet Elizabeth 1st came to give George 6th moral support with the first days or the 2nd world war.

[@robertclark2253]

Anne Boleyn died in the Tower of London and Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight so I find it strange that they haunt Windsor Castle , ghosts usually haunt the site where they died .

[@TheJollyReiver]

Usually but not always. Can be anywhere that they had an attachment to

[@venusangel222]

i think that ghosts have the capability to haunt more than one place. like anne boleyn haunts windsor and hever castle.

[@robertclark2253]

@@venusangel222 Thanks for confirming what Duke said because I never really knew that . Have a like .

[@mrboo3049]

@@TheJollyReiver Didn't know that ELIZABETH TUDOR 1 WAS AN ACTIVE GHOST.. SO IS CHARLES THE FIRST..👻👻

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

I think it depends on how you view ghosts . If you accept the 'Stone Tape' theory, they can be wherever they had an intense experience during life. Because it is not them, it is an old home video of them, if you get my meaning. Endlessly replaying an instant of their existence over and over again, when something triggers it.

[@Flooride1]

Great video. I moved near to Windsor 18 years ago from the Midlands and have been in the castle because of my dislike of our present monarchy I had no interest. Ghost stories aside it looks magnificent on your video. I will make an effort to visit when I can. Thank you

[@Jordan-hm8zh]

Why go in there then you must have an interest to bother

[@ScottishTam-]

excellent vid, nice and eerie

[@christinamunt1691]

Wow just wow.

[@alanbstard4]

wonderful stuff

[@marinakaiser7639]

Yes i heard about Ane but there are so many that had terrible death so i can imagine there are hundreds of ghosts there😁

[@peachbottomparanormal3587]

I love these!☺️😎

[@hamphi0607]

i wander why are still restless im sad for these ghost , pray for their souls and ,,,!

[@barry_uk]

I've heard rumours that the Queen Mother haunts Windor castle, has anyone else heard this ?.

[@CM-ky3ow]

Some more cozy viewing! Certainly a welcomed change from the seemingly inescapable indoctrination and propaganda which permeates every facet of our life. You're doing a great job mate!

[@Joshua-mv3mv]

this is a interesting video

[@marinakaiser7639]

Elisabeth? I thought her Mother Ane is the well known ghost?

[@isobelduncan]

Elizabeth I is more well known to haunt Windsor since she spent more time there. Anne Boleyn meanwhile is said to haunt a number of places, mainly The Tower of London where she was executed, and her two childhood homes Blickling Hall and Hever Castle.

[@winnifredforbes1114]

Gotta wonder if today’s royal family sees any ghosts!😱

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

Apparently they have done and probably still do allegedly!

[@mrmylo1239]

the oldest inhabited castle in england obviously haunted

[@briju0953]

Isn't the Tower of London most haunted??

[@mgcocasal]

Did you hear the alleged story of the American tourist who wondered why it was built so close to the airport?

[@sleepyheadsleeps]

you seem to have a dodgy audio connector during your recording.

[@TheJollyReiver]

It was all filmed on my phone mate so it wasn’t the best. I have proper audio equipment now

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

@@TheJollyReiver Are you still making videos? Would love to see more.

[@Wellch]

Wonder if Meghan was haunted by them before fleeing.

[@wonderwhy6133]

Hi good afternoon Gordon, DukeOfAvalon, please check your paypal a/c mate. Cheers,

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you very much my friend. I am very grateful for your generous donation. It’s very kind of you! I shall use this to purchase a few books that will help towards gathering content for more future stories! Thank you again! :-)

[@wonderwhy6133]

@@TheJollyReiver You're most welcome. Glad I could help a little bit. Take care.

[@KAIZER48499]

Sathan watching us 🙄🙄🙄

[@jacquelinerdaley9837]

The good news is that the hunting in the castle seem harmless, maybe ad they love living in the castle so much. Some of the hunting ones outside are bad, so they should not let anyone do it & if they must not do it alone!!!

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

What do you mean by bad? Would you elaborate, please? I live in the USA and I am fascinated by the history of England. I would love to visit but I doubt it will happen.

[@randykirkland3927]

Sorry, but Wallis never headed any, or suggested any redesigns at Windsor. Victoria’s spirit, obviously ,has been fed the wrong ghostly information……..

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

Oh dear, surely not!

[@loda9510]

I have my speakers at 100% and cannot understand the words the man is speaking. Speak-UP!!!

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

His speaking voice is really great. He enunciated every word perfectly. He has a Scottish Accent but it is not a strong one like some you will find elsewhere in Scotland so I cannot understand why you do not understand him.

[@TheJollyReiver]

@Dulcie Glad you like the video! My accent is English tho aha

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

@@TheJollyReiver Really? I thought I could detect some slight accent there, it doesnt sound Home Counties much . Anyway, you have a very nice voice. I suggest the complainant should get his ears syringed or whatever they do nowadays!

[@TheJollyReiver]

No I’m from near the Scottish border so maybe that’s it aha. Very kind of you to say that though!

[@elizabethwoolnough4358]

@@TheJollyReiver you sound a bit Geordie, pet. 😁

[@CultgentlemanJack]

Love watching but could you please use some spooky music in the intros.. I’m sick of that horrible Iris folkie, Piper music.. or that wispy Celtic crap sorry no offence it’s horrible an good appropriate music set the scene.. that Iris folkie pipe music is and Celtic sounds are hideous.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Yeah man my newer videos have music specifically written to suit the mood by my composer friend. I’m not relying on this type of music anymore :-)