Deer grazing in the Deer Park, with large autumnal trees in the background.

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.

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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
© PA Images

1936

1936-1952

King George VI

King George VI
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1917

1917-1936

King George V

Artist portrait of King George V, dressed in a military uniform and a long flowing robe.
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1861

1861-1917

Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

portrait photo of Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1841

1841 – 1861

Prince Albert The Prince Consort

Artist portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-1861) by Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

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.
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1830

1830-1837

King William IV

King William IV RCT
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

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.
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1791

1791-1815

King George III

A painting of King George III.
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1766

1766 – 1791

Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland

Artist portrait of Prince Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland (1745-90) by Thomas Gainsborough
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1746

I746 – 1766

William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

Artist portrait of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1744

I744 – 1746

The Honourable John Spencer

Print of an etching of John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer.
© National Portrait Gallery

1709

1709 – 1751

Mary, Duchess of Montagu

Artist portrait of Mary Montagu (née Churchill), Duchess of Montagu.
© National Portrait Gallery

1709 – 1733

Henrietta, Countess of Godolphin

Artist portrait of Henrietta Godolphin, Duchess of Marlborough by by Francis Kyte, after Sir Godfrey Kneller
© National Portrait Gallery

1702

1702- 1709

John, Duke of Marlborough

Artist portrait of John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough by Sir Godfrey Kneller
© National Portrait Gallery

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).
© National Portrait Gallery

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.
© National Portrait Gallery

1697

1697 – 1702

William Earl of Portland

Artist portrait of William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland by Hyacinthe Rigaud
© National Portrait Gallery

1671

1671- 1697

Baptist May

Artist portrait of Baptist May (1629-1698) by Sir Peter Lely
Royal Collection Trust/ © His Majesty King Charles III

1668

1668-1671

Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert Count Palatine.
© National Portrait Gallery

1662

1662-1668

Lord Maudaunt

John Mordaunt 1st Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon.
© National Portrait Gallery

1648

1648 – 1662

Philip, Earl of Pembroke

Artist portrait of Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke by Anthony van Dyck.
© National Portrait Gallery

1644

1644 – 1662

Sir Edward Nicholas

Artist portrait of Sir Edward Nicholas by Sir Peter Lely
© National Portrait Gallery

1607

1607-1647

Sir Richard Lovelace

Line engraving of Richard Lovelace.
© National Portrait Gallery

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.
© National Portrait Gallery
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