<P> St. George's castle chapel was established in the 14th century by King Edward III and began extensive enlargement in the late 15th century . It has been the location of many royal ceremonies, weddings and burials . Windsor Castle is a principal residence for Queen Elizabeth II and St. George's Chapel is the planned burial site for the Queen . </P> <P> The day - to - day running of the Chapel is the responsibility of the Dean and Canons of Windsor who make up the religious College of St George, which is directed by a Chapter of the Dean and four Canons, assisted by a Clerk, Virger (traditional spelling of verger) and other staff . The Society of the Friends of St George's and Descendants of the Knights of the Garter, a registered charity, was established in 1931 to assist the College in maintaining the Chapel . </P> <P> In 1348, King Edward III founded two new religious colleges: St Stephen's at Westminster and St George's at Windsor . The new college at Windsor was attached to the Chapel of St Edward the Confessor which had been constructed by Henry III in the early thirteenth century . The chapel was then rededicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Edward the Confessor and George the Martyr . Edward III also built the Aerary Porch in 1353--54 . It was used as the entrance to the new college . </P> <P> St George's Chapel became the Mother Church of the Order of the Garter, and a special service is still held in the chapel every June and is attended by the members of the order . Their heraldic banners hang above the upper stalls of the choir where they have a seat for life . </P>

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