Kensington Palace Reportedly Plants 950-Foot Hedge for Kate Middleton and Prince William's Privacy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just moved into their new home in Windsor, and out of the spotlight of London as they await the imminent arrival of their first child. But as it turns out, Prince William and Kate Middleton have found a new way to maintain some privacy for their family, even at Kensington Palace.
According to the Daily Mail, the palace recently installed a 950-foot hedge to block outsiders' views of the back garden, where the royal couple often arrive and take off by helicopter. The plants are roughly three feet high at the moment, but will soon grow tall enough to effectively provide the Cambridges with privacy.
The hedge reportedly consists of about 600 individual trees, which cost a total of £15,000 ($19,606) to be delivered.
Kate and Will aren't the only royal family members that will benefit from the increased privacy. Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are often spotted taking off in the maroon royal helicopter from the palace gardens, and even Queen Elizabeth has been seen doing so in the past.
"As part of the broader management of the estate, the physical surroundings of royal residences are under constant review," a spokesperson told the Mail. "From time to time, adjustments are made to the landscaping and gardens, including hedging."
This isn't the first time foliage has been planted at Kensington Palace to shield the royals from prying eyes. In 2017, 200 large trees were brought in to create a natural fence around a garden for the younger royals, providing them with a private place to play outdoors.
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