Later this year, Kate Middleton and Prince William will relocate their family to Kensington Palace. The London residence is already one of the Duke and Duchess's official homes, but for the past few years, the couple have been living primarily at Anmer Hall in Norfolk with their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The move, which is expected to take place in time for Prince George to start at a new school in the fall, will allow both the Duke and Duchess to take a more active role in the royal family. But before the relocation can take place, there are some logistical challenges to attend to. Namely, an expansion of the palace.
According to The Telegraph, the Historic Royal Palaces have applied to build a mega-basement on the grounds of KP. The basement, which would be a two-floor addition to the property's current Orangery, would be partly used to accommodate the Duke and Duchess's staff, as well as some ceremonial garments. However, additions such as this, which have been dubbed "iceberg basements," were banned by the Kensington and Chelsea Council a few years ago. No word yet on whether the council will be making an exception, but between the family of four, Prince Harry, who already lives one the KP grounds, and Princess Eugenie, who is expected to move to the estate soon, it will certainly be a full house.