The Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge

Britain's Duchess of Cambridge has been busy redecorating her new home.

Catherine - who welcomed her first child with Prince William in July - has taken a hands-on role in sprucing up the couple's new home of Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace, since moving in last week after the £1million refurbishment was completed.

A source told E! News: "Kate has taken a very personal role. She has staff helping her, but she makes some of the calls herself and visited shops. She's very professional and organized ... people enjoy dealing with her."

The plush property - last revamped when William's great-aunt, Princess Margaret, was living there - has also been adapted with modern amenities such as WiFi and air conditioning.

It spans four floors and boasts two living rooms, a lift, three bathrooms, nine bedrooms for staff and a personal gym.

Three-month-old baby Prince George also has two nurseries - one for daytime and one for night - and a private walled garden as a playground.

The insider added: "There's a wonderful, bright feel to the place. The entrance hall is beautiful with intricate cornicing and huge black and white flagstones. There are large open fireplaces in all the main entertaining rooms and lovely big windows overlooking the garden.

"It doesn't feel like a palace, more just a lovely townhouse, but there will be plenty of room for Prince George to run around. The rooms are vast and the garden is wonderful for a little boy."


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