Prince William and Duchess Kate Have Been Spending More Time Away From the Palace: ‘The Whole Family Is Extremely Excited’

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A change of scenery. As Prince William and Duchess Kate venture outside of Kensington Palace, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that the couple have been spending more time in Berkshire.“It’s where Kate was raised and the place they feel most comfortable as a family whenever they go to visit which is a lot more often than people realize,” the insider tells Us, referring to the pair’s son Prince George, 8, daughter Princess Charlotte, 6, and son Prince Louis, 3.The source continues, “The country life suits them so much better in terms of the pace and environment, plus it’s not too far from London when they need to commute.”William, 39, and Kate, 40, who tied the knot after eight years of dating on and off in 2011, have taken the steps to start planting their roots in South England.

According to the source, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have found their favorite “village pubs for Sunday roasts,” several child daycare centers and “a church they’re very familiar with” already.For the royal family members, the biggest draw is their ability to “blend in with locals and not be bothered” by others.“The plan is to spend plenty more time with the Middletons in Buckleberry, which won’t be far from the new residence William and Kate have earmarked as their new primary residence,” the insider concludes. “The whole family is extremely excited and can’t wait.”The major change comes after a second source told Us late last year that William and Kate were looking forward to “starting fresh” in 2022.“We’ll be seeing a transition of responsibility — they’re taking on additional charity work, attending more events and making appearances,” the insider shared with Us in December 2021. “There’s even a royal tour in the works, and of