How to see the Queen's grave as Windsor Castle reopens to public

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest in a private burial ceremony in King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor following her state funeral on September 19.

Entrance to Windsor Castle and the chapel has been closed to the public since Her Majesty's death, but has reopened today (September 29). Hundreds of members of the public have already queued to see the Queen’s final resting place and see the ledger stone in the George VI memorial chapel which is inscribed with her name.

The fresh stone now contains, in list form, “George VI 1895-1952” and “Elizabeth 1900-2002” followed by a metal Garter Star, and then “Elizabeth II 1926-2022” and “Philip 1921-2021”. All four royals were members of the Order of the Garter, which has St George’s Chapel as its spiritual home.

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The gravestone is made of hand-carved Belgian black marble and has gold writing on. Wreaths of flowers also surround the Queen's tomb.

The Castle has reopened following the end of the royal period of mourning, with the monarchy and their households returning to official duties at the beginning of the week.

Here's everything you need to know about visiting the grave, including how much it costs and when the chapel is open.

Entrance to the chapel is included with a visitors ticket to Windsor Castle. Tickets for adult tourists (aged over 24) to Windsor Castle cost £26.50 from Sunday to Friday, and £28.50 on Saturday, according to the Royal Collection Trust’s website.

The chapel is open for visitors on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4.15pm. Last entry is at 4pm.

It is closed to visitors on Sundays when services are being held, but worshippers are welcome to attend the sabbath