A private approach to family life
The Prince and Princess of Wales are known for being discreet about their home life. However, details about where and how they live reveal arrangements that are slightly different from what many might assume.
Unlike most couples, the Prince and Princess of Wales did not sleep in an upstairs bedroom while living at Kensington Palace. A floor plan of Apartment 1A shows that their main bedroom was actually located on the ground floor.
According to Cambridgeshire Live, the principal bedroom they once used was positioned at ground level within Apartment 1A. The expansive residence, formerly home to Princess Margaret, contains 20 rooms spread across four floors, along with a private lift, gym and accommodation for nine staff members.
Why royal homes are called ‘apartments’
Late royal author Christopher Warwick explained the terminology during an appearance on True Royalty’s Royal Beat. He said: “All of these royal residences at Kensington Palace are called apartments, which of course makes people immediately think they are flats like the American term for an apartment.”