The Christopher Wren-designed cottage has been home to royals and non-royals long before the Sussexes, including Prince William and Kate who lived there for a brief stint in 2013 with their newborn son Prince George, while their mansion Apartment 1A was being renovated.
Did William and Kate live in Nottingham Cottage?
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge used Nottingham Cottage as their London residence after their marriage from 2011 to 2013, splitting their time between the cottage and their home on the Bodorgan Estate in Wales.
Is Nottingham Cottage small?
Mr Quinn said: "Nottingham Cottage is in the grounds of Kensington Palace, and it's quite small. "It's tiny compared to the enormous double apartment that Kate and William have.Apr 7, 2021
How long did William and Kate live in Nottingham Cottage?
two years
Who now lives in Nottingham Cottage?
Nottingham Cottage was also home to Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and his wife, Princess Alice. Later occupants included the Queen's private secretary Robert Fellowes and his wife Lady Jane Fellowes, Princess Diana's sister, as well as Prince Philip's private secretary Sir Miles Hunt-Davis and his wife Anita.
How many rooms does the Nottingham Cottage have?
Behind the couple was an antique lamp. The home is a four-storey apartment with 20 rooms.Apr 7, 2021
Is Prince Harry at Nottingham Cottage or Frogmore Cottage?
In 2013, Harry moved back in and stayed there until moving to Frogmore Cottage with Meghan in early 2019. In April 2019, the couple moved to Frogmore Cottage before the birth of their first baby Archie.
How long did Harry and Meghan live in Nottingham Cottage?
The property is currently empty, but we've taken a look back at who used to live there. Harry had lived in the cottage since 2013, transforming it into his own bachelor pad. When Meghan moved in in 2017, she added her own personal touches to the house, favouring décor from Soho Home's Country House collection.
Who lives in Buckingham Palace now?
The Queen and Prince Philip spend the majority of their time living in private quarters in Buckingham Palace, located in central London. The palace is made up of 775 rooms and is currently being refurbished, bit by bit.
Do Royals pay to live in Kensington Palace?
Working royals are usually given premises to live in by the Queen which will not require any payment from the occupier. For example, Prince William and Kate Middleton stay in Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace but it is reported that their positions as senior royals allow them to have this rent-free.Nov 2, 2021