Prince William and Kate Middleton are looking for new neighbours

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The house next door to Prince William and Kate Middleton is currently available to rent for $315 per week, according to Metro — but no, we’re not talking about Kensington Palace. The royal family of five also have a residence in Norfolk, called Anmer Hall, about two hours drive north from London which the Queen gave them as a wedding gift — and which they renovated to the tune of $2.7 million.

The Duchess of Cambridge with Prince Louis at the Chelsea Flower Show, 20 May 2019. Image credit: Matt Porteous for Kensington Palace

Anmer Hall is on the Queen’s Sandringham Estate, which is where she always spends Christmas with the family (and records her famous televised Christmas message). It is where the Duke and Duchess retreated after the birth of Princess Charlotte and where the photo for their 2018 Christmas card was taken. If they’re not in Kensington Palace, there’s a good chance Will and Kate are at Anmer Hall.

Prince Louis brandishes a stick while running away from his dad at the Chelsea Flower Show, 20 May 2019. Image credit: Matt Porteous for Kensington Palace

The rental is opposite Will and Kate’s place and is also part of the Sandringham Estate, which comprises 29 houses and 63 residents – almost all of whom work for the royals. The rental agents letting the cottage specialise in properties that neighbour royalty and list some stringent criteria for applicants on their website. For example, no cats. Ever. Don’t even think about it. Though, “Dogs will be considered on a house by house basis.” Presumably, Corgies are fine.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte dip their feet in a stream at the Chelsea Flower Show, 20 May 2019. Image credit: Matt Porteous for Kensington Palace

The rental agents will also not going be letting in any riff raff or royal gawkers, as “Properties are not let on a first come, first served basis, but rather on which prospective tenant is best suited to the property.” So that self-appointed town crier who rang a bell and yelled out the front of the hospital each time Kate gave birth is probably out.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Prince Louis playing in the RHS Back to Nature Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show, 20 May 2019. Image credit: Matt Porteous for Kensington Palace

Not much is known about the cottage listed for rent, except that is has two bedrooms, steep stairs and the landlords would prefer to let it to someone who “lives and works locally” (ahem, for the royals). If interested, you can farewell your cat and fill out an application form here.

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