Windsor Castle: Christmas pomp despite monarch's absence

The Nordmann fir is one of the centrepieces of Windsor's festive decorations

A tree adorned with 3,000 lights towers over St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, as the royal residence has been transformed for Christmas tourists.

Four staff spent two days dressing the castle's traditional 20ft (6m) Nordmann fir and other trees at the castle.

Queen Elizabeth II spent her last two Christmases at Windsor due to the pandemic.

However, King Charles has opted to return to the Royal Family gathering at Sandringham in Norfolk.

Four staff spent two days dressing Christmas trees at the castle

A festive table display in the Waterloo Chamber features items from the Royal Collection

The Crimson drawing room is one of six locations for trees

Elaborate garlands adorn the Grand Staircase for the festive season

All pictures subject to copyright

Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to [e-mail].