King Charles has embarked on plans to redesign the gardens at Windsor Castle, it has been claimed. The King is said to have a "keen interest" in the new project - and has ambitions to make the gardens magnificent when seen from the air.

Although the grounds were typically designed for the use of the Royal Family, modernisation efforts have opened the gates of many of the green spaces to members of the public. Speaking of the plans, royal biographer Robert Hardman has said: "The King has taken a keen interest in how the gardens will look from the air."

Discussing the King's plans with the Daily Mail, he added: "The idea is that some passengers may decide to drop by in person when they are on the ground."

The King, 76, is reportedly hoping that millions of tourists flying in at Heathrow Airport - which is around seven miles east from Windsor Castle - will be able to take in the view of the renovated gardens.

Many royals over the years have lived at Windsor Castle, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and enjoyed its gardens.

Whilst a young royal, Elizabeth would tend to a plot on the land which grew vegetables such as sweetcorn and dwarf potatoes. Philip used the land to plant 3,500 rosebushes.

Efforts to modernise the land occurred in 2020 when it was opened to members of the public.

The King's current plans are thought to be forming a key part of his legacy.

They include adding a great variety of plant life to the gardens, from mighty trees to humble shrubs.