A visitor guide to the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank Friday 12 October 2018

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                                                       A visitor guide to the
                                                    wedding of Princess Eugenie
                                                     and Mr Jack Brooksbank
                                                      Friday 12 October 2018

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                   Getting married in Royal Windsor
      The Windsor Guildhall is a stunning 17th-century venue located in the
      heart of Royal Windsor. The magnificent interior provides a unique
      setting for weddings, renewal of vows and
      citizenship ceremonies.

      The impressive chamber, with its
      chandeliers and fine collection of royal
      portraits spanning the years between Queen
      Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II, seats
      100 guests. The intimate Ascot Room,
      chosen by Prince Charles for his wedding to
      Camilla Parker Bowles, seats 15 guests.

      For further information contact

      guildhall@rbwm.gov.uk             01628 796284
      www.windsor.gov.uk                @WindsorGuildhal
                                                                        @JonnyMPphoto

Contents
                                   page
Welcome from the Mayor              4
Foreword by Thames Valley Police    5
Getting to Windsor                  6
  Car                               6
  Train                             6
  Bus                               7
Your day in Windsor                 8
Stay connected                      10
Facilities                          11
  Feeling unwell                    11
  Missing people                    12
Policing the day                    13
Emergency contacts                  14

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A welcome from the Mayor
As Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, I would like to warmly
welcome you all to share in the joy of the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Mr
Jack Brooksbank.
We are proud of our royal heritage and look forward to welcoming visitors to
Windsor on the day. Within this booklet, you will find all the important information
you need to plan and enjoy your visit to the town.
If at any point during the day you need assistance, please speak to our
ambassadors, police officers or council officers who will be on hand to help. They
are all here to make sure you have a happy and safe visit to Windsor.
Whether it’s your first or your hundredth visit, I hope this big day inspires you to
make the most of your trip to Windsor and that you get a chance to enjoy the
wealth of attractions, shops, pubs, cafés, parks and countryside that make this
such a beautiful part of the world.
I am sure you will all join me in wishing the newlyweds a long and happy marriage.

Best wishes,

Cllr Paul Lion
Mayor of the Royal Borough
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Foreword by Thames Valley Police
My officers and I would like to warmly welcome you to Windsor.
Thames Valley Police is proud to police the wedding of Her Royal Highness
Princess Eugenie of York and Mr Jack Brooksbank.
We look forward to meeting visitors from home and abroad who will be joining the
residents and businesses of Windsor to celebrate this occasion.
Thames Valley Police has a long history of policing royal events from the annual
Windsor Garter Ceremony to State Visits and more recently the wedding of the
Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Through collaboration with our partners, local businesses and the community we
have been working hard to deliver a safe and secure occasion for everyone.
You will see many of my officers both armed and unarmed around the town on the
day. Officers from roads policing, specialist search teams, our mounted section
and the local Windsor neighbourhood team are all working together to keep you
safe. Please do feel free to approach them to ask questions, raise any concerns
or just to say hello.
We hope you enjoy the day.

Francis Habgood QPM
Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police
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Getting to Windsor
Driving into Windsor
Visitors planning to drive into Windsor are advised to leave early and allow
extra time for their journeys. On the day the best way to access Windsor is
using junction six of the M4 and junction 13 of the M25.
There will be road closures in central Windsor along the processional route
from 00:01 Friday 12 October. Go to https://www3.rbwm.gov.uk/royalwedding
for further details.
There are a number of town centre car parks available to those attending the
wedding but visitors are advised that these are limited to the normal car parks
available in the town and they may be very busy. Go to https://www3.rbwm.gov.
uk/royalwedding for more details.

Getting the train into Windsor
Windsor has two railway stations, Windsor & Eton Central and Windsor &
Eton Riverside with services provided by Great Western Railway and South
Western Railway respectively.
Both operators will be operating a normal Friday service on the day of the
wedding.
Visitors planning on getting the train are advised to check their route well
ahead of time, purchase tickets in advance and allow extra time on the day for
your journey.
To check journey times visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
On Twitter follow @GWRHelp and @SW_Help for up to date information.

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Catching the bus
There are a number of bus services that run into Windsor but some may be
operating revised routes on the day:

First Buses
• Routes 8 & 9 will divert via Charles Street and Victoria Street.
White Bus
• Service 01 will operate via Osborne Road and Alma Road to Charles
  Street instead of Kings Road, Sheet Street and High Street.
•   Service W1 will operate via Alma Road to Charles Street instead of
    Francis Road, Sheet Street and High Street.
•   Service P1 will operate via Charles Street and Victoria Street.
Tour Bus
Will be operating as follows:
•   Start & Stand at Windsor & Eton Riverside Station, stop E.
•   Normal line of route, excluding Thames Street, Castle Hill, St Albans
    Street until full reopening of St Albans Street.
Courtney Buses
• Service 2 will operate to and from Slough to Arthur Road, Charles Street,
  Clarence Road to Dedworth.
•   Service 10 will operate from Datchet via River Street, Goswell Road,
    Charles Street, Clarence Road to Dedworth.
•   Services 16/16A will run into Windsor via Alma Road, Clarence Road, Charles
    Street and terminate, running out via Clarence Road and Alma Road.
Reading Buses
• 702/703 will divert via Charles Street and Victoria Street, as per the
   normal guard change route.

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Your day in Windsor
You are warmly welcomed to Windsor to join us in celebrating the marriage of
Princess Eugenie to Mr Jack Brooksbank. Below is our guide to the day and
our tips for making the most of your visit.

Order of the day
11.00am    Bride arrives and wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel,
           Windsor Castle begins.
12.00pm    Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank’s carriage
           procession through Windsor begins.
12.15pm    Carriage procession and arranged public celebrations conclude.
12.30pm    Windsor is your oyster!

Making the most of your time in Windsor
Whether you are coming especially for the day or lucky enough to be here for
longer, we hope you will make the most of your time in our historic town and
borough.
Before the day’s events begin, why not enjoy a delicious breakfast at one of
our friendly cafes or restaurants. There’s plenty to choose from within a short
walking distance of Windsor Castle where you’ll find everything from freshly-
baked croissants to a full English.
Once the carriage procession has taken the newly-married couple into the
castle, relax and watch the world go by at one of our continental-style cafes,
riverside restaurants or traditional pubs. Both Windsor Royal Shopping and
Windsor Yards shopping centres also offer plenty of choice for a lazy lunch.
Windsor and Eton is a shopper’s heaven, with a glorious mix of upmarket
brands, high street names and independent stores with Windsor Royal
Shopping at its heart, occupying the site of the 1850s railway station.
This connects with Windsor Yards, a pedestrian-friendly collection of stores.
You’ll find souvenir shops in the cobbled streets around the 17th century
Windsor Guildhall where you’ll also discover Windsor’s well-photographed
‘crooked’ house and one of the shortest streets in the UK.
While Windsor Castle will be closed 11-12 October 2018, there are plenty of
things to do in the local area.

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Head to the Royal Windsor Information Centre in the Old Booking Hall,
Windsor Royal Shopping, where our team is on hand to help you with
booking tickets for local visitor attractions, dining options, guide books and
souvenirs, where to stay and all your enquiries about the area.
You can discover more on a guided walking tour, or download and follow
the Queen’s Walkway or Eton Walkway for fascinating facts about the area.
Eton is just across the river by pedestrian bridge and offers some interesting
independent shops and restaurants and of course the famous Eton College
at the far end of the High Street.
Enjoy a tranquil boat trip on the River Thames with French Brothers; explore
the wider area on an open-top bus with the Original Tour; or experience
both road and river with Windsor Duck Tours. Ask at the Royal Windsor
Information Centre for more details or book online at tickets.windsor.gov.uk.
Stroll into the tree-lined Long Walk and you’ll be on the doorstep of the
beautiful Windsor Great Park with the statue of the Copper Horse in the
distance. Those who walk the 2.65 miles to get there will be rewarded with a
stunning view of Windsor and its castle when they look back.
Windsor Castle will reopen on 13 October and you’ll be able to see the
fabulous State Apartments, and St George’s Chapel where Princess Eugenie
and Jack Brooksbank were married.
If you like what you’ve seen today, why not come back and stay with us a bit
longer? Sign up to our Visit Windsor & Maidenhead e-newsletter so we can
keep you up to date on what’s on year round in the royal borough, or visit
windsor.gov.uk for inspiration.
You’ll also find a huge range of accommodation ideas on windsor.gov.uk –
from historic hotels to cosy family-run B&Bs. Book online or ask at the Royal
Windsor Information Centre for more information.
We look forward to offering you the Windsor Welcome!

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Stay connected
To help you stay connected during the day there is free WiFi across
Windsor town centre.
To connect:
1. Turn on WiFi on your phone or mobile device.
2. Look for RBWMFreeWiFi in your list of available WiFi networks.
3. Select RBWMFreeWiFi and wait for the pop-up window to appear.
4. Login using your Facebook details or by entering some basic
   information.
5. Start enjoying your free WiFi.
For real-time updates throughout the festivities, please visit
www.rbwm.gov.uk, www.windsor.gov.uk or www.thamesvalley.police.uk
or follow @RBWM, @VisitWindsor and @ThamesVP on Twitter.

     FREE WiFi IN WINDSOR
                            Connect to
                #RBWMFreeWiFi

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Facilities
You will be able to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom during the
procession by gathering along the route. We hope that you find the perfect
spot from which to view this joyous day.
Please place any rubbish in one of the many bins and refuse points that
are located throughout the town. If you cannot find a bin nearby, please
help to keep the town tidy and take your rubbish home with you.
In addition to the regular public toilets, which will be open as normal on the
day there will also be a number of extra, temporary toilets located on the
Long Walk between Park Street and Brook Street.

Feeling unwell
There will be first aid points on Peascod Street, Park Street and River
Street car park if you are feeling unwell on the day.
If you have an urgent medical need or concern, please call NHS 111.
If you require medication in an emergency or over the counter medication,
please visit a local pharmacy. Visit beta.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy/ to locate
the nearest pharmacy to you.

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Missing people
All groups and families are advised to pick a meeting point at the start of
the day, so that if you become separated you can easily locate each other.
Parents accompanying young children to the wedding are also advised to
take a picture of their child at the start of the day. This will mean you have
an up-to-date photo showing clearly what they are wearing, which can be
used to help locate them, should you become separated.
If you become separated from your group on the day or if you believe a
member of your party has gone missing, please contact an ambassador
or police officer who will be able to help.

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Policing the day
To ensure the day remains safe and secure for everyone, there are a
broad range of visible security measures in place, along with many others
that you can’t see.
We want you to enjoy the celebrations but most importantly stay safe,
so please take notice of the security information provided to you by our
officers, the Royal Borough Windsor & Maidenhead community wardens
and ambassadors.
You may have already seen some of our officers, armed and unarmed, on
your journey here and you will see many more throughout the town, as
well as our search dogs and mounted section. Please be reassured and
not alarmed by this.
As the wedding is taking place on a working day, there will be a large
number of people in the town, so please help us to keep Windsor moving
by co-operating with security measures if you are asked, and most
importantly, remain vigilant.
If you see anything that looks unusual or suspicious, please report it to a
police officer, community warden or ambassador.
To keep updated throughout the day follow us @ThamesVP on Facebook
and @TVP_Windsor on Twitter.

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Emergency contacts
Your first port of call in an emergency on the day should be one of the many
ambassadors or police officers who are there to help should you need any
assistance.
Ambassadors will be easily identifiable with branded red polo shirts and
baseball caps.
However, if you are unable to find an ambassador or police officer, please
find below a selection of emergency contacts who will be able to help:
Service                 Telephone          Website
Police                  999 or 101         www.thamesvalley.police.uk
                        for non
                        emergencies
Ambulance               999
Fire                    999                www.rbfrs.co.uk
Royal Borough           01628 683800       www.rbwm.gov.uk
of Windsor &
Maidenhead
Windsor tourist         01753 743900       www.windsor.gov.uk
information
South Western           03456 000650       www.southwesternrailway.com
Railway
Great Western           03457 000125       www.gwr.com
Railway
National Rail           03457 484950       www.nationalrail.co.uk

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