Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to move into Kensington Palace, London

June 7, 2011

British media has reported that and his recently wedded wife,, are to move their London residence into , close to.

Two units in the Palace, labeled Apartments 8 and 9, were previously occupied by Prince Charles and, William's parents, when they married in 1981. Prince William and his brother went to nursery and school nearby. Diana also lived in Kensington Palace after her separation and divorce from Prince Charles.

However, the newlyweds will not live in Apartments 8 and 9, as they are currently being used as office space. They will instead live in a small apartment that was previously occupied by staff. The palace has undergone some renovations, including asbestos removal.

The couple is also set to choose one "housekeeper-dresser", who will provide valet service for the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate will continue to buy her own clothes, and the new servant is not to be seen as a "stylist". The position has been advertised internally within.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to move within a few weeks, before they leave on a trip to Canada and the United States. The London residence is expected to be used only as a starter home for about a year. The couple will keep their permanent residence without personal staff in, where William serves on the as a search-and-rescue pilot. They will continue to run their Household Office at.