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Windsor Castle, Royal Borough of Windsor.
Located on the south bank of the River Thames, about forty kilometers from Londan, Windsor Castle was one of the largest and oldest castles in Windsor and the Chosen Land at large. Its geographic location gave it a strategic edge. Now, it served as a royal residence and one of the Crown’s executive residences.
Queen Sophelia loved having a vacation here—correction, she loved to work here, while having a vacation at the same time.
The castle occupied a large plot of land and integrated numerous architectural styles. It had a long history and held great artistic value, standing out with its unique charm. Part of Windsor Castle was open to visitors, while most of the castle ground was strictly restricted for access. There were zones that even the royal family members would only be allowed to enter after securing a signed permit from the Queen—for example, the well-known Saint George's Church.
The white marble structures stood majestic and solemn with spires that reached high into the sky. The symmetrical geometric shapes embodied Neoclassicism, and the magnificence of the architecture inspired an awe that seemed sacred and untouchable.
The pillars and the reliefs were intricate and extravagant. The murals made with real gold, especially, were great artistic accomplishments in their own right.
It was common knowledge that the Windsor royal family and the Church of Heavenly Father had an antagonistic relationship. Over the years, they had continued to push against each other, each wanting nothing more than to stab the other to death.
Yet Saint George's Church stood out like a sore thumb in Windsor Castle, stationed by the Captain of the Order of Holy Light. Moreover, Captain Hermann was a loyal subject to Queen Sophelia and one of the two legendary mages she trusted the most.
Unlike the traitors of the Ministry of Magic, Yvette and Hermann were undeniably loyal. Even though the Lando family was now in charge, they had only ever pledged loyalty to the Queen.
They offered Auston their services by telling themselves that Auston was a qualified Prince Consort who treated Queen Sophelia well. Since he was the Queen’s husband, there was nothing wrong with serving him.
The royal family’s investment in Saint George's Church was not only evident in the Order of Holy Light and its trusty captain, but also in the fact that the church served as the royal family’s mausoleum. It had been the resting place of the monarchs over the past few centuries.
Prince Douglas, who had died of illness many years ago, was buried in the royal mausoleum.