Windsor Castle is one of
many homes of present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and "non-royal" spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter named Herne, who was renowned thought out area for his outstanding hunting abilities. One story tells of Herne, as one of Royal keepers for King Richard II (1367-1400), who was hated by other keepers for his extraordinary skills.One day King was in danger of being trampled by an incensed stag while hunting and how Herne putting himself between King and stag was mortally wounded.
In last 250 years, hundreds of people have claimed to have seen his spirit, often accompanied by his pack of hounds. In early 1860's tree from which he was found hanging, was cut down, and Queen Victoria kept oak logs for her fire "To help kill ghost". Her plan didn't work however.
Other legends tell of witchcraft and suicide, and a demonic horned being upon whose appearance brings illness and misfortune to all who see him, especially Royal family. He can be seen in Windsor castle’s gardens with "his trademark stag’s head."
King Henry VIII has been seen walking hallways of Windsor castle. His footsteps, along with agonizing moans, have been heard by many guests of castle.
One of his wives, Anne Boleyn, has been seen standing at window in Dean’s Cloister, as well as, Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I has also been seen in Royal Library. She has been seen walking from one room to another. She is always dressed in a black gown with a black lace shawl draped over her shoulders.
