![Deer grazing in the Deer Park, with large autumnal trees in the background.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The-Deer-Park-Masthead.jpg)
The Rangers of Windsor Great Park
The primary responsibility of the Ranger of Windsor Great Park is to offer oversight and guidance to the Deputy Ranger and his team in the day-to-day stewardship of one of the country’s oldest landed Estates.
This trusted role can trace its roots back to 1559 when Sir Henry Neville was appointed Ranger in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The role is now held by His Majesty The King, Charles III.
View the time line below and learn more about our story here.
2022
2022
His Majesty King Charles III
His Majesty King Charles III officially became The Ranger of Windsor Great Park, seventy years after his father, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was appointed to the post.1952
1952 – 2021
The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving Ranger of Windsor Great Park, acting as steward for one of the nation’s most iconic landscapes for nearly 70 years.
![His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/our-history.jpg)
1936
1936-1952
King George VI
![King George VI](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/King-George-VI-RCT.jpg)
1917
1917-1936
King George V
![Artist portrait of King George V, dressed in a military uniform and a long flowing robe.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/King-George-V..png)
1861
1861-1917
Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
![portrait photo of Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Prince-Christian-of-Schleswig-RCT.jpg)
1841
1841 – 1861
Prince Albert The Prince Consort
![Artist portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-1861) by Franz Xaver Winterhalter](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Prince-Albert-of-Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.jpg)
1837
1837-1841
Queen Victoria
![Artist portrait of Queen Victoria (r.1837-1901). She is shown wearing a crown, and in a long, regal dress.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Queen-Victoria-r.1837-1901.jpg)
1830
1830-1837
King William IV
![King William IV RCT](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/King-William-IV-RCT.jpg)
1815
1815-1830
King George IV
![Portrait of King George IV by Sir William Beechey. The King is painted wearing an ornate military uniform of black material and silver embroidery.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/King-George-IV-RCT-400511-w.jpg)
1791
1791-1815
King George III
![A painting of King George III.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/King-George-III-RCT.jpg)
1766
1766 – 1791
Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland
![Artist portrait of Prince Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland (1745-90) by Thomas Gainsborough](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HenryDukeOfCumberland-RCT.jpg)
1746
I746 – 1766
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
![Artist portrait of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland by Sir Joshua Reynolds.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/William-Augustus-Duke-of-Cumberland-RCT-W.jpg)
1744
I744 – 1746
The Honourable John Spencer
![Print of an etching of John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/John-Spencer-1st-Earl-Spencer.jpg)
1709
1709 – 1751
Mary, Duchess of Montagu
![Artist portrait of Mary Montagu (née Churchill), Duchess of Montagu.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mary-Montagu-ne-Churchill-Duchess-of-Montagu.jpg)
1709 – 1733
Henrietta, Countess of Godolphin
![Artist portrait of Henrietta Godolphin, Duchess of Marlborough by by Francis Kyte, after Sir Godfrey Kneller](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Henrietta-Harriet-Godolphin-ne-Churchill-Duchess-of-Marlborough.jpg)
1702
1702- 1709
John, Duke of Marlborough
![Artist portrait of John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough by Sir Godfrey Kneller](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/John-Churchill-1st-Duke-of-Marlborough.jpg)
1702 – 1703
John Churchill, Marquess of Blandford
![Portrait of John Churchill, Marquess of Blandford by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt mezzotint, 1708 (circa 1695).](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/John-Churchill-Marquess-of-Blandford.jpg)
I702 – 1744
Sarah, The Duchess of Marlborough
![Artist portrait of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt oil on canvas, circa 1702, based on a work of circa 1702.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sarah-Churchill-ne-Jenyns-Jennings-Duchess-of-Marlborough.jpg)
1697
1697 – 1702
William Earl of Portland
![Artist portrait of William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland by Hyacinthe Rigaud](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/William_Bentinck_1st_Earl_of_Portland_by_Hyacinthe_Rigaud-scaled.jpg)
1671
1671- 1697
Baptist May
![Artist portrait of Baptist May (1629-1698) by Sir Peter Lely](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Baptist-May-RCT.jpg)
1668
1668-1671
Prince Rupert
![Prince Rupert Count Palatine.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Prince-Rupert-Count-Palatine.jpg)
1662
1662-1668
Lord Maudaunt
![John Mordaunt 1st Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/John-Mordaunt-1st-Viscount-Mordaunt-of-Avalon.jpg)
1648
1648 – 1662
Philip, Earl of Pembroke
![Artist portrait of Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke by Anthony van Dyck.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Philip-Herbert-4th-Earl-of-Pembroke.jpg)
1644
1644 – 1662
Sir Edward Nicholas
![Artist portrait of Sir Edward Nicholas by Sir Peter Lely](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sir_Edward_Nicholas_by_Sir_Peter_Lely-scaled.jpg)
1607
1607-1647
Sir Richard Lovelace
![Line engraving of Richard Lovelace.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Richard-Lovelace.jpg)
1559
1559 – 1607
Sir Henry Neville
![Portrait of Sir Henry Neville by William Nelson Gardiner, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding stipple engraving, published 1 November 1794.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Henry-Neville.jpg)
Discover more
Explore other aspects of Windsor Great Park.
Our Story
Windsor Great Park is part of the operational Windsor Estate, which also includes commercial forests, golf courses, farms and the Ascot race course.
From William I’s hunting grounds to Queen Victoria’s royal picnics, the landscape has been improved, cherished and shared by a long line of monarchs.
![His Majesty King Charles III, Ranger of Windsor Great Park leaning against an oak tree in Windsor Great Park.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THE-KING-RANGER-discover-more-card-scaled.jpg)
Historic timeline
Take a journey through the ages with our Historic Timeline, which tells the story of Windsor Great Park and its Royal associations, from the Battle of Hastings right through to the present day.
![A map of Windsor Great Park from 1662. (C) King Charles III 2023.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RCIN-711304-1662-Review-of-the-Great-Park-C-King-Charles-III-2023-1024x527.jpg)
Conservation & Stewardship
The Windsor Estate is home to a vast array of flora and fauna. The long-term stewardship of its habitats and wildlife – by The Crown Estate – has made the Estate an internationally recognised example of biodiversity, sustainability and conservation.
![An aerial view over Windsor Great Park.](https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Conservation-and-stewardship-secondary.jpg)