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A part of Windsor Castle that's been closed to the public for over 150 years just reopened - and it's been completely revamped. Take a peek inside.

Dominic-Madori Davis   

A part of Windsor Castle that's been closed to the public for over 150 years just reopened - and it's been completely revamped. Take a peek inside.
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Windsor Castle is one of the British royal family's many residences.

After over 150 years, the Inner Hall of Windsor Castle has finally reopened to the public.

According to the BBC, Inner Hall was originally built in the 1820s by King George IV. He used it as a State Entrance Hall, a place where to greet his guests.

But it was Queen Victoria, who, in 1866, closed the Inner Hall, hoping to build a smaller State Entrance. Ultimately, her intention never came to fruition. Instead the Inner Hall remained closed and was used as a storage room throughout the following decades.

Now, the Royal Collection Trust has announced that the Inner Hall has reopened. The project is part of the Future Programme, a series by the Trust to "enhance the visitor experience at Windsor Castle," per a press statement released by the Royal Collection Trust.

The Inner Hall is in a part of Windsor Castle that dates back to the 14th century, when King Edward III transformed the castle from a military fortress into a Gothic palace. Since then, it has been in use as one of many British royal residences.

Here's what the Inner Hall looks like today.

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