Let’s start with the current headliners: Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales. They live in Apartment 1A with their three kids, George, Charlotte, and Louis. Visiting them is less “knight at the door” and more “please wipe your feet on the royal doormat.” I imagine their Saturday mornings are a lot like yours, except the “kids screaming because they want pancakes” happens in a room that once hosted a duke.
You’ve probably seen photos of William chasing Louis across a lawn. That’s not a photo op—that’s real life. One minute he’s an heir to the throne; the next, he’s dad, trying to stop a five-year-old from eating grass. Catherine, meanwhile, is the world’s most relatable royal mom, rushing kids to soccer practice in a station wagon that costs more than my house but still has fruit snacks stuck in the seats.
The Cool Aunt and the MIA Prince
Then there’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—well, their old vibes still float around. They used to live in Frogmore Cottage on the palace grounds, a cozy little spot that’s the equivalent of the “guest house in the backyard.” Harry, you know, is the guy who showed up to a royal event in a casual blazer while everyone else wore tiaras. He’s the friend who brings a six-pack to a wine tasting. Their departure to California left a void, but the palace’s walls probably still echo with laughter from their Netflix documentary marathons.
And don’t forget Prince Edward and Sophie. They live there too, but they’re like the neighbors you only see when they’re watering their plants. Edward is the youngest son of the Queen, and Sophie is the working royal who does actual charity work without the paparazzi drama. They’re the couple who borrow your lawnmower and return it with a full tank of gas and a thank-you note.
Inside Kensington Palace
