Windsor Castle Fire 1992 | The Blaze That Shook the Royal Family On November 20, 1992, a devastating fire broke out inside Windsor Castle, one of Britain’s oldest royal residences. The flames burned for nearly 15 hours, destroying historic rooms, priceless artwork, and centuries of royal heritage. The disaster became a defining moment in Queen Elizabeth II’s “annus horribilis,” forcing major changes within the monarchy and sparking an enormous restoration effort that reshaped the castle and the