How Kate Middleton and Prince William’s £1.5m restorations at 10-bed Anmer Hall baffled the late Queen

PRINCESS Kate gave royal fans a peek inside Anmer Hall as she gave an update on her preventative cancer treatment.

The Princess of Wales, 42, shared a video with Prince William and their three kids playing in the woodlands near their 10-bedroom Norfolk home.

Princess Kate released a video announcing she no longer having preventative cancer treatment
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Princess Kate released a video announcing she no longer having preventative cancer treatmentCredit: PA

The video gave a sneak peek inside the couple's Norfolk home, Anmer Hall
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The video gave a sneak peek inside the couple’s Norfolk home, Anmer HallCredit: YouTube/@theprinceandprincessofwales

Anmer Hall was a wedding present given to the couple in 2011
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Anmer Hall was a wedding present given to the couple in 2011Credit: Alamy
One of the scenes showed the Wales family playing cards with Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton from inside the home too.

The family appeared to be in a boho-themed dining room for the sweet moment.

Anmer Hall was originally built in 1802 and was given as a lavish wedding present from the Queen to William and Kate after they tied the knot in 2011.

Before they moved in, it needed some renovations both aesthetically and structurally.

The work reportedly cost £1.5million and included the planting of trees around the perimeter of the property.

They also rerouted the main driveway across a field and moved the main gate to be further down the driveway.

William and Kate also tweaked the interior, and part of this included moving the kitchen to be in the centre of the home.

According to the royal biography Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life by Sally Bedell Smith, the late Queen was baffled by this change.

She is said to have remarked: “It’s extraordinary that they all live in the kitchen – only one room!”

The man behind the interior look at Anmer Hall is Ben Pentreath, who also worked with Princess Kate on tweaking Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace.

The late Queen was reportedly surprised William and Kate moved the kitchen
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The late Queen was reportedly surprised William and Kate moved the kitchenCredit: Getty

The video featured scenes shot in the nearby woodland in Norfolk
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The video featured scenes shot in the nearby woodland in NorfolkCredit: PA
Meanwhile, architect Charles Morris was in charge of all structural changes to the the property.

Charles added a glass-lined “garden room”, and the family are said to spent a lot of time there.

The source said: “The garden room where a large dining table is set daily, sees the children discussing their gardening techniques over lunch or tea.

“They each have a favourite garden patch to grow something seasonal.”

Kate Middleton’s ‘cancer free’ message

PRINCESS Kate has revealed she has finished chemotherapy and is now focusing on being “cancer free

The royal, 42, said she was “so grateful” for the support she has received and vowed to remain “side by side” with those still on their own cancer journey.

Kate, who revealed her diagnosis in March, shared a poignant video that shows her playing with Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in Norfolk.

She said: “As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.

“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.

“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.

“With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.

“This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.”

Kate also told how “doing what I can to stay cancer free” was now her focus as she revealed the road to recovery is still long.

But she said she was “looking forward” to being back at work and taking on a few more public engagements in the coming months.

During the school holidays, William and Kate often take their kids to the countryside home to take advantage of the large grounds.

Anmer Hall is located on the grounds of the sprawling, 20,000-acre Sandringham Estate, which means there is plenty of space for the youngsters to run around.

A source told Fabulous: “Climbing frames, a climbing wall and swings are a big part of the family’s outdoor activity scene.

“Birdwatching with binoculars is another favourite of the kids.”

Royal expert Ingrid Seward added: “They also have a tennis court and every amenity they can possibly have including lots of local friends.”

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