The Prince and Princess of Wales have three beautiful homes – but they have a special place in their heart for their Norfolk residence, Anmer Hall.
The couple and their three children retreat to the property whenever they can, including school holidays and some weekends, in order to escape the spotlight and live life as a ‘normal’ family.
The privacy afforded to them plays a big part in why William and Kate feel so comfortable and happy at Amner. And it seems the locals go out of their way to respect their royal residents.
According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, the couple are even able to frequently enjoy low-key date nights – and it’s all thanks to the discretion of their neighbours. “The locals are incredibly protective of them, you don’t often see people get out their camera phones and record them. They are left to just get on with a family occasion,” Nicholl previously told OK!.
“If you speak to anyone from North Norfolk, they’re incredibly proud that William and Kate are continuing a love affair with Norfolk that goes back generations. Kate and William tend to go to the same places and these are places where they are known and have a good relationship with the landlord or landlady.”
She added, “They’ve been going to these places for a long time, so it’s not unusual and it’s not difficult for them to go and relax. Norfolk is one of the few places they can just enjoy ordinary, everyday experiences as a family. William and Kate often go out on date nights and you don’t hear about it.”
