Visiting Royal Britain: William and Kate’s Britain

As my fair city prepares for a little thing called “the royal visit,” this month’s Visiting Royal Britain is taking a look at the destinations that have played a role in William and Kate’s life together.

As it’s Christmas time, let’s begin with Sandringham – the country estate where the firm celebrates the holidays. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have just completed renovations at their home on the property, Anmer Hall, where they are expected to host Christmas celebrations this year. Although you can’t crash the royal residence in Norfolk, Sandringham House, the museum and the garden are open for visitors in the spring, summer and early fall.

St Andrews is quite obviously very near and dear to William and Kate as they met and fell in love while studying at the university. Did you know that it is known as the UK’s top match-making university? One in ten graduates have a chance of meeting their mate for life there! Maybe I need to go back to college? St Andrews is a top travel destinations outside of strolling through the university pretending to reenact Will & Kate’s courtship (c’mon, you know there’s people out there that do that). St Andrews is famous for golf, especially the Old Course, and its beaches have graced the silver screen in films such as Chariots of Fire. The Duke and Duchess’ final engagement in New York City will be a gala celebrating 600 years of St Andrews University.

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Everyone is familiar with The Isle of Anglesey,  the isle off the coast of North Wales that William and Kate called home for many years until last year after Prince George was born. The beautiful beaches, small village atmosphere and nearby village/train station of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch have become a favorite of tourists and locals alike.

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Saved the “duh” for last – Kensington Palace. The royal residence is not only where Prince William grew up, but where he has made a home with Kate and Prince George since marrying. Kensington Palace is one of the many palaces open to visitors ( but no, you cannot actually go into the Cambridge’s apartment).

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Kate Takes Manhattan – But Who Should She Wear?

ICYMI: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are coming to the Big Apple in a few weeks.. who am I kidding, no one has missed that. What is one of the most exciting parts of every Kate engagement? The clothes, duh.

So, who should Kate wear on her first-ever visit to New York? American designers, of course! Ah, winter in the city is so magical…but oh, so cold. Think of all of the fabulous coats! We could all spend ages picking out our dream outfits and designers for Kate (let’s be honest, we do… that’s what twitter is for), but let’s take a look at a few I think would be perfection. (Few is a relative term here, I had to cut myself off from playing Kate’s stylist…)

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What would you like to see Kate in during her trip to America?