The Princess of Wales and her husband, Prince William, have been living at Forest Lodge with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, since October last year. However, the royal family still maintains a London base in Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace , where they can stay during official events. Did you know that they have a rather unusual sleeping area in the royal residence?
The royal couple is believed to sleep on the ground floor of their luxurious residence, rather than the second, as the top floor is reserved for staff.
Their entourage includes royal nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who works full-time for the royal family, caring for their three children.
While royal fans may never have seen what's inside the couple's private bedrooms, they have gotten a glimpse of other parts of their stunning home.
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The Welsh family has a stunning home in Kensington Palace.
When the Obamas visited, the Welsh (then Cambridge) family published photographs of the then US president and first lady being warmly welcomed into their stately home.
Their living room is typical of a typical palace: floral-patterned furniture, gold accessories, and numerous antiques. Rather surprisingly, the children's bedrooms are reportedly furnished with IKEA furniture.
In 2018, during a visit to the National Museum of Architecture and Design in Stockholm, Princess Kate told IKEA's head of design, Marcus Engman, that she had decided to furnish Prince George's room with IKEA furniture. The couple also decided to do the same for their daughter, Princess Charlotte, and, presumably, for little Prince Louis.
The children's bedrooms have furniture from IKEA.
Naturally, Marcus was overjoyed and said, "I'm proud that we can meet everyone's needs. This is exactly how we want IKEA to be—for all kinds of people around the world, from royalty to ordinary people." The couple is believed to have chosen the popular brand for its longevity.
One can only guess what Kate and William's bedroom looks like!
Royals with unusual living arrangements
Separate bedrooms of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The Welsh aren't the only royals with unconventional bedroom habits. King Charles and Queen Camilla reportedly sleep in separate rooms.
King Charles and Queen Camilla also reportedly sleep in separate rooms, as per royal protocol (Getty).
According to available information, the royal couple has three bedrooms: one for each of them and one shared. As shown in TV series "The Crown"« , it is believed that the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip did not sleep in the same bed or even the same room, which initially gave rise to speculation that royal couples do not sleep in the same bed.
Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips live with their mother, Princess Anne.
Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall live on the same estate with their mother, Princess Anne (Mark Cuthbert).
Zara Tindall lives on the same estate as her mother, Princess Anne, and brother, Peter Phillips. For most people, this would be a nightmare scenario, but the living conditions at Gatcombe Park clearly suit this close-knit family, and the 730 acres of land likely help.
Reflecting on the wonderful childhood she had spent on this Gloucestershire estate, Zara said, "It was a wonderful place to grow up around horses, caring for the animals—the respect and partnership you build with animals teaches you so much as you grow up and learn as a child. It's truly an amazing life when you start spending time outdoors, constantly," she said.
Sarah Ferguson lived with her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew are still living together after their divorce (Adam Davy - PA Images).
Perhaps the most unique example of Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's post-divorce cohabitation was precisely this. The former couple separated in 1996 but continued to live together at Royal Lodge, Windsor, until King Charles evicted them from the royal residence.
Proving they were the friendliest of the ex-spouses, the couple even shared custody of the Queen's late corgis before their scandal struck. The Duchess of York said The Telegraph about their unusual state of affairs : «"All I can say is that we're happy with the way things are right now. We always say we're the happiest divorced couple in the world. We're divorced from each other, not from each other.".
«"We're raising our children together, supporting each other, and we believe that family is everything. I'm proud of how we've raised our children together and maintained a strong family. Our mottos are communication, compromise, and compassion.".
Princess Eugenie's International Lifestyle
Princess Eugenie is the only member of the British royal family who divides her time between the UK and Europe. When in London, Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank, and their three soon-to-be-born children reside in modest Ivy Cottage, a charming home that seems straight out of a fairytale.
Princess Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, pictured outside Ivy Cottage (Instagram).
During the warmer months, the family retreats to Portugal, where they own a luxurious family residence in Comporta, in the Algarve. Jack is believed to have been invited to head up sales and marketing for this exclusive residential complex, where prices for sought-after homes start at a staggering £3.6 million.
Activities such as golf, horse riding and yoga are on offer, making this an ideal destination for young families.