![]() A beautifully polished piano sits in the corner, which Kate is known to play, while a handcrafted rocking horse gifted to Prince George by the Obamas, sits beside a window Antique oil paintings hang above framed photos and ceramic lamps, historic furnishings from the royal archives litter the rooms, with family photos, candles and books on top. The interiors perfectly combine the traditional with the contemporary like the homes of many old money families. Original elements, such as the door pediments, fireplace surrounds, internal window shutters, original wood doors and even the black-and-white floor tiles in the entrance hall all remained intact, while contemporary comforts and stylish fittings turned the high-ceiling, large-window space into a welcoming home. It was the first time the interiors of Apartment 1A were seen since the renovation and gave insight into the private lives of the young family. Photographs, taken by official White House photographer Pete Souza, were subsequently released by The White House to commemorate the second meeting between the Cambridges and the Obamas, and their growing friendship. ![]() The Drawing Room of The Prince and Princess of Wales in Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace The brief photo-op was followed by an informal get together and dinner inside Apartment 1A. In April 2016, the presidential motorcade of President Obama rolled into the courtyard outside Apartment 1A where the then President and First Lady Michelle Obama were met by the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. ![]() The couple and their newborn, Prince George, officially moved into the apartment in October 2013, and the interiors remained closely guarded by the private family, until three years later a visit by the then president of the United States resulted in the first peek into the home. Today, Apartments 8 & 9 are the official offices of William and Catherine. The apartment is located on the southern flank of the palace, at the opposite end to Apartments 8 & 9, which was the residence to Prince Williams parents, The Prince and Princess of Wales in the 1980s, as well as the home Prince William and his brother grew up in. Bottom Arrow: the offices of The Prince and Princess of Wales While the property was being renewed, the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge split their time between Nottingham Cottage and their rented home in Anglesey, Wales, where Prince William worked as an air ambulance pilot, donating his salary to charity. With almost 50 years since its last renovation, the apartment required a huge overhaul including the removal of asbestos and upgrading plumbing and electrics which had remained untouched for decades. Though named an ‘apartment’ the residence is not a flat in the American sense, it is ‘a part’ of the larger palace structure and is actually more of a four-storey eleven-bay townhouse, formerly the home of Queen Elizabeth II’s sister Princess Margaret, who had lived in the ‘apartment’ from 1963 to her death is 2002. Once the duo tied the knot they were offered a family residence within the palace itself Apartment 1A. Many attractions are pet friendly so all members of the family can join in on the fun, so search our collection of cottages in Nottinghamshire today.When Prince William married Catherine Middleton in 2011, the couple had been living together in the 2-bedroom starter home Nottingham Cottage, on the grounds of Kensington Palace. From fantastic shopping, eating and drinking outlets to caving, historic homes and castles, to nature reserves and parks. Outside of these activities, this county is packed with things to see and do, both for indoor and outdoor lovers. ![]() ![]() As do a lot of the heritage sites such as Sherwood Forest, Wollaton Hall, Bennerley Viaduct and Creswell Crags. This city is not all about the legend of its most famous resident, there is plenty to do and see and some of it is free! Many of the art galleries, such as Nottingham Contemporary, the New Art Exchange and The Harley Gallery have no entrance fee. This green and open city, with a legendary past, is often overlooked as a tourist hotspot but surrounded by forest and woodlands, this is a perfect place for a short break or a longer stay travelling further afield. ![]()
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