For nearly three centuries,
the castle remained more of a fortress
than a royal home.
But one king's dream of a more heroic England
was to change that completely.
Edward III came to the throne in 1327.
Windsor castle is Edward III's birthplace
and he is associated with Windsor Castle from the day of his birth.
That's not just because it's where he came from,
it's also because he is prophesied
to be the great king that comes out of Windsor,
who will conquer France,
the saviour of England
and who will achieve great things.
So his fortunes are bound up with Windsor Castle from day one.
The Windsor prophecy would soon become a reality,
as Edward led England to victory against the French.
But perhaps Edward's greatest achievement was at Windsor Castle itself.