King George VI Memorial Chapel
The King George VI Memorial Chapel is part of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England. The chapel was commissioned by Elizabeth II in 1962 as a burial place for her father, George VI, and was completed in 1969. It contains the final resting places of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the ashes of Princess Margaret. It was designed by George Pace.
| King George VI Memorial Chapel | |
|---|---|
The chapel abutting the exterior of St George's Chapel | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| Year consecrated | 1969 |
| Known for | Burial place of George VI, Elizabeth II and their immediate family |
| Location | |
| Location | St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
| Municipality | Windsor |
| Country | England |
Shown within Berkshire | |
| Geographic coordinates | 51°29′01″N 00°36′25″W |
| Architecture | |
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| Funded by | Elizabeth II |
| General contractor | John Mowlem & Co. Ltd. |
| Completed | 1969 |
| Construction cost | £25,000 £437,754 (2021 inflation adj.) |
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