Windsor Castle’s 20‑Foot Magnificent Christmas Tree

Windsor Castle has unveiled its spectacular royal Christmas tree — a towering 20‑foot Nordmann fir in St George’s Hall — widely regarded as one of the world’s most famous Christmas tree displays. Sustainably grown in the Windsor Great Park, the tradition – which dates back more than 200 years – is decorated with more than 3,000 twinkling lights and shimmering green and gold ornaments, forming the centrepiece of seasonal displays across the State Apartments.

The History of the Christmas Tree in the United Kingdom

Today, Wood Central spoke to Katie Fowden, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at the Hyne Group and newly appointed Vice Chair of Forest & Wood Products Australia, who was given a viewing of the tree yesterday. “We were informed that the President of Germany will be visiting the King later today, with the room being prepared for the visit,” Fowden said, adding that the tree is carefully managed to ensure sustainability, with heating turned off every night to keep it sufficiently hydrated for replanting after the festive season: “I believe the tree is already on its second year of display — and it simply looked magnificent.”