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On Monday, King Hamad arrived in a horse and carriage at Windsor Castle, receiving a Royal Salute from a Guard of Honour.

The gun fired from Edinburgh Castle signalled the start of the traditional silence.

For some, the jewel in Essex's crown could be Southend-on-Sea's famous pier, Colchester Castle or the historic woodland of Epping Forest.

And 40 miles away at Muncaster Castle - which is popular with visitors and wedding guests - Ewan Frost-Pennington lets some staff stay in a house on the grounds because of the lack of transport connections.

"That's got six young people living in it, of which I think two can drive," says Ewan, whose family have lived in the castle for 800 years.