Amner Hall Renovation

Amner Hall

8th August, 2014


Prince George has been spending some of the U.K. summer at his parents new home Anmer Hall.

Amner Hall is on the Queen's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and the home was gifted to Prince William for his 30th birthday in 2012. The Cambridge family have been at Amner for the past two weeks overseeing the final stages of it's extensive renovation.

Work has been slow on the 200 year old, Grade 2 listed home. It has been reported that the renovations have cost GBP 1.5 million. The property boasts 10 bedrooms, a tennis court and swimming pool. A new conservatory-style room has been installed along with a new driveway and planting more advanced trees to ensure greater privacy. 

Lady Diana Spencer in 1981

It is interesting to note that Prince William's late mother Diana, Princess of Wales was born on the Sandringham Estate at Park House in 1961. Her parents were renting Park House from The Queen as both Diana's parents came from families of trusted aides to the royal family.  Diana's family, the Spencers later moved to Althorp House in Northhamptonshire when her father became Earl Spencer upon the death of her grandfather.

Diana's childhood friends included Princes Andrew and Edward. 

Hence Prince George has ties to both paternal grandparents at Amner Hall and his childhood will be spent here and at the Cambridge's London residence at Kensington Palace. 

Park House

New Role

Kensington Palace has announced that Prince William will join East Anglian Air Ambulance as a helicopter pilot from early next year.

The Duke of Cambridge will first undertake 999 training and a civilian pilot course. The Duke will be flying as a co-pilot on the EC145 T2 aircraft. Over time will progress to a pilot in command position.

William will be based half way between London and Norfolk so can easily reside in either Kensington Palace or the Cambridge's new home, Amner Hall. 

The Prince's salary will be donated to charity.