.png){kind=icon}
21-gun salute for The King’s birthday
Windsor and Maidenhead
Type:Ceremony
Long Walk (near Park Street entrance), Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor and Maidenhead
Children of the Royal Borough are invited to help wish His Majesty The King a happy birthday, by taking part in the traditional 21-gun salute outside Windsor Castle, on Saturday 14 November 2026.
The council will be celebrating His Majesty’s 78th birthday at noon, with the annual firing of 21 mini cannons on The Long Walk by Cambridge Gate (access via Park Street) with the special tribute led by the Mayor of Windsor and Maidenhead.
A handful of lucky children attending the ceremony will be chosen at random to fire the cannons, under the safe supervision of an ordnance expert. Children wishing to participate should get there in plenty of time!
This is a longstanding Windsor tradition and we’re once again excited to be firing the cannons for the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.
This is an exciting opportunity for our younger residents to play a part in the birthday celebrations, and always attracts a sizeable crowd of spectators within the historic setting of the Long Walk and in view of Windsor Castle.
| 21-gun salute for The King’s birthday (14 Nov 2026) |
|---|
* The first cannon will be fired at 12 noon.
The Changing of the Guard is one of the highlights of a visit to Windsor. A band usually…
Qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide (English, German and French) to Windsor, London and…
The jewel in the Royal Borough's crown, Windsor and Royal Borough Museum is a family…
The best way to experience the sights of this ancient royal town is with one of our…
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official…
The Theatre Royal Windsor is a beautiful Edwardian theatre nestling between Windsor…
You haven’t seen Windsor until you’ve seen it by Duck! Laugh, learn and enjoy our 1 hour…
The Old Court is a vibrant arts centre with an event programme that features an eclectic…
The Eton Walkway, a 2-mile/one-hour circular walk, connects 18 points of interest in the…
Alexandra Gardens is a pretty public garden near the River Thames in Windsor with…
Late 17th-century royal residence, particularly associated with Queen Charlotte and Queen…
Fancy sampling locally brewed beer? Then look no further than Windsor and Eton Brewery.
The historic buildings are an integral part of the heritage of the British Isles.…
Eton’s hidden gem, this family friendly museum is Berkshire’s only dedicated natural…
On the banks of the River Thames, under the shadow of Windsor Castle, this prestigious…
Datchet Golf Club is the nearest golf course to Windsor running along the River Thames…
© Visit South East England 2026. All Rights Reserved
