Meghan Markle is set to leave her native Toronto and move into a cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace with her husband-to-be, Prince Harry.
The newly-engaged couple will live together in a small royal residence, Nottingham Cottage, in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
They will spend their engagement in ‘Nott Cott’, the Sir Christopher Wren-designed set of rooms – and William and Kate’s first marital home – where the 32-year-old prince calls home.
The newly-engaged couple will be living together in a small royal residence, Nottingham Cottage, in the grounds of Kensington Palace
The actress and Harry are to spend their engagement in ‘Nott Cott’ – William and Kate’s first marital home – where the 32-year-old prince calls home
It has previously been suggested the couple are hunting for a country retreat in either Norfolk, close to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s home Anmer Hall, or in the West Country.
Self-contained, cosy and private, Nottingham Cottage was formerly the home of Prince Philip’s private secretary, Brigadier Sir Miles Hunt-Davis, and his wife Gay.
It was also previously occupied by Princess Diana’s sister Lady Jane Fellowes and her husband Sir Robert Fellowes, the Queen’s former secretary.
Dubbed ‘Nott Cott’ by palace insiders, Dubbed ‘Nott Cott’ by palace insiders, Nottingham Cottage is something of a starter home ideal for the newlywed couple – a two-bedroom property boasting a couple of snug reception rooms and small yard.
Nottingham Cottage (circled) is something of a starter home ideal for the newlywed couple – a cosy two-bedroom property with a couple of snug reception rooms and small yard.
Self-contained, cosy and private, Nottingham Cottage sits within the grounds of Kensington Palace
Situated just steps away from William and Kate’s far grander establishment, Nottingham Cottage is sufficient for one, or two.
But more spacious quarters will now be required for the couple.
Much of Kensington Palace is now offices, and the remaining royal apartments are occupied by such individuals as the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.