Windsor is honoured to have welcomed more than 100,000 people for the Procession and Committal Service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

More than 100,000 people visited Windsor as the town hosted the Procession and Committal Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Following the State Funeral in Westminster Abbey, the Procession took in Albert Road and The Long Walk and included members of the Armed Forces, emergency services and Her Majesty’s personal staff. It preceded the Committal Service, which took place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Pictured Above: Left to right: Hon Mrs George Cadogan, Heathfield old girl; Sarah Wilson, Headmistress; and Laura Scott, fellow old girl and Sports Journalist of the Year.

New Sixth Form to equip girls with the skills required to transition successfully into higher education and the working world  

Faces lit up at Heathfield School  in Ascot this September, when newly-wed Hon Mrs George Cadogan – Heathfield old girl Davina Motion, who recently married George Cadogan, son of Viscount Chelsea – officially opened Heathfield School’s new purpose built Cadogan Sixth Form. The new centre - designed to expand the academic and personal horizons of its students – was created to provide a rich and adaptable learning environment for their new Sixth Form Programme. This Programme will equip students with the diverse skills required to transition successfully into higher education and the working world. Hon Mrs George Cadogan was joined by fellow old girl and Sports Journalist of the Year, Laura Scott, both of whom thoroughly enjoyed their school years at Heathfield.

 Photo: Gill Heppell.

Thousands of people  gathered in Windsor today to witness the local Proclamation for the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

With Windsor Castle and the Queen Victoria Statue as a fitting backdrop, this colourful historic ceremony included a procession by civic dignitaries and the Band of the Household Cavalry, before an address by the mayor, Cllr Christine Bateson, and the official reading of the Proclamation by the town crier, Chris Brown.

If you weren’t able to attend, please do check out the video highlights and further photos on the RBWM Facebook and Twitter channels.

For the latest local updates following the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, please visit the dedicated webpage and follow  on social media using #HMQWindsor.

www.thameshospice.org.uk 

Thames Hospice Statement:  We are all so deeply saddened by the news announced yesterday of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. 

We are honoured to have welcomed The Queen, with her daughter HRH The Princess Royal, to open our new Hospice less than two months ago. It was to be one of her last public engagements and during her visit Her Majesty was so relaxed and clearly really enjoyed chatting to members of staff, volunteers, and one of our patients. She never stopped smiling throughout the visit, and unveiled a plaque commemorating the opening of our new facility.  

CLICK HERE for link to the online  Royal Book of Condolence where messages can be left.

And CLICK HERE  for the Royal Borough's dedicated page with information on  local Mourning Guidnace, leaving floral tributes.

The Royal Borough has issued a statement about the death of The Queen:

Councillor Andrew Johnson, leader of the council, said: “The death of Her Majesty The Queen represents a very sad day in the history of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. She was much loved and respected as a patron to many local charities and organisations. Her commitment to Windsor was unwavering and her presence at local events such as Royal Ascot and The Royal Windsor Horse Show will be missed.  

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Pictured Above: At the Football Stall 

On Monday 5th 2022 September the new Year 7 students began their first day at Charters School and after meeting their tutors and peers, were shown around the school by the Year 11 prefects. With all other year groups returning to the Sunningdale school the following day, it was the perfect environment in which to find their feet!

Before lunch the students visited the Freshers Fayre where they discovered the range of Extra Curricular Activities on offer at Charters.

Alongside the traditional Extra Curricular Activities that the students may have taken part in at their junior schools such as Football, Art and Drama, there were opportunities for the Year 7 students to sign up for Esperanza, Rugby, Japanese Language & Culture, Tennis, Chess & Challenge and Backstage Club amongst many, many others.