The crossing is the architectural heart of the church, a magnificent space at the intersection of the nave, choir and transepts. Edward IV had intended to raise a great lantern tower and belfry over this space but the plan was abandoned and the present vault was inserted during Henry VIII's reign. This operation is dated to 1528 by an inscription around the central boss of the vault. Even without a lantern tower this space is well lit by the tiers of windows in the polygonal transepts to either side.

Choir Screen and Organ

The choir is divided from the nave by a deep, arcaded screen in the gothic style. It is built of an artificial material called Coade Stone and was designed by Henry Emlyn in about 1788. On top of the screen is the organ, which was presented to the chapel by George III in 1790 and installed when the screen was first completed. The instrument has been repeatedly rebuilt, most recently in 1965. Its heavy use demands that the instrument undergo major renovation about every 35 years. The last such renovation occurred in 2002. Little of its original pipework remains.

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Choir of Angels

Running right round the interior of the church between the upper and lower storeys of the building is a cornice carved with the figures of angels. Each figure is shown from the waist up, as if leaning over a balcony, and holds part of a great scroll that runs around the building. In some places this scroll was painted with texts, probably prayers and biblical quotations. This great choir of angels is notionally bearing the vault of the church on its back and also joining in the divine service offered by the community of St George. Many of the altars are also decorated with the figures of angels.