British media has reported that Prince William and his recently wedded wife, Kate, are to move their London residence into Kensington Palace, close to Hyde Park.
Two units in the Palace, labeled Apartments 8 and 9, were previously occupied by Prince Charles and Diana, William's parents, when they married in 1981. Prince William and his brother Prince Harry when to nursery and school nearby. Diana also lived in Kensington Palace after her separation and divorce from Prince Charles.
However, the newlyweds will not live in Apartments 8 and 9, as they are currently being used as office space. They will instead live in a small apartment that was previously occupied by staff. The palace has undergone some renovations, including asbestos removal.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to move within a few weeks, before they leave on a trip to Canada and the United States. The London residence is expected to be used only as a starter home for about a year. The couple is expected to keep their permanent residence in Anglesey, Wales, where William serves on the Royal Air Force as a search-and-rescue pilot. They will continue to run their Household Office at St James's Palace.
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