Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its
long association with
the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. ince the time of !enry " it has been used by a succession of monarchs and is the longest#occu$ied $alace in Euro$e. %ore than five hundred $eo$le live and work in Windsor, making it the largest inhabited castle in the world. "t is a $o$ular tourist attraction, a venue for hosting state visits, and the &ueen's $referred weekend home.