Queen Elizabeth has a secret escape route hidden behind a trap door at Windsor Castle.

Since its construction in the 11th century, the royal residence, which serves as both Her Majesty’s working palace and private dwelling, has been steeped in history and mystery.

It was not only a wonderful spot for the royals to dwell, but it was also a fortress, thus there are many hidden tunnels and former defences.

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A trap door exits out into a tunnel beneath a carpet in one of the home’s offices, which the Queen can utilise if she needs to make a discreet departure.

A first-ever broadcast view inside the subterranean corridor was presented in a 2011 internationa media documentary, The Queen’s Palaces, when presenter Fiona Bruce stated that if you “know where to look,” you may still see traces of the castle’s “war-like origins.”

She said: “This is an office just tucked away in a corner of Windsor Castle. But look under here.

“As if by magic, just lift these and the medieval castle emerges.

She walks down the stone steps and gives a glimpse inside the tunnel itself.

She says: “If you’re a soldier in Windsor Castle under siege you need a way to get out.

“And this is the secret passage.

“This is exactly what it looked like in the 1200s.

“It’s wide enough to accommodate a whole army of men.

“You can just imagine them rushing down the stairs, and it leads out onto the street.

“This is the clever bit – they’d then be able to sneak up on the enemy and attack them from behind.”

The Queen is not the only member of the royal family whose home contains a hidden tunnel.

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