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Prince William reveals the part of Britain he calls home – Norfolk

PRINCE William has revealed the part of Britain he considers home — Norfolk.

The rural county is the home of fictional DJ Alan “Aha” Partridge.

 Norfolk is also the home of legendary fictional DJ Alan Partridge - and this is how we think Wills might look paying tribute to the county's favourite fictional son
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Norfolk is also the home of legendary fictional DJ Alan Partridge - and this is how we think Wills might look paying tribute to the county's favourite fictional son
 Prince William has revealed in a letter to a local paper that home is in Norfolk, where his late mother, Princess Diana, was born, on the grounds of Sandringham
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Prince William has revealed in a letter to a local paper that home is in Norfolk, where his late mother, Princess Diana, was born, on the grounds of SandringhamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Prince William used to ride The Queen's ponies at her winter residence, Sandringham Estate, as a child
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Prince William used to ride The Queen's ponies at her winter residence, Sandringham Estate, as a childCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Prince William and Kate Middleton lived in Norfolk with their young children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who was also christened in the county
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Prince William and Kate Middleton lived in Norfolk with their young children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who was also christened in the countyCredit: PA:Press Association

Despite living in London and holding the Duke of Cambridge title, William told of his connection to Norfolk in a letter to a local newspaper in support of “Norfolk Day”.

He was writing to a local newspaper in support of ‘Norfolk Day,’ saying the July 27 was “a great idea” to “celebrate all that is good about our home”.

The Queen’s winter residence Sandringham is in Norfolk. William’s mum Princess Diana was born at Park House in the grounds of Sandringham.

But despite his fondness the prince appeared to make a mistake in referring to Norfolk as having “historic cities” - when it only has one city, Norwich.

 Queen Elizabeth II gave Anmer Hall to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge where they enjoy retreating with their young family away from prying eyes
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Queen Elizabeth II gave Anmer Hall to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge where they enjoy retreating with their young family away from prying eyesCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Prince William says in the letter that The Royal Family, and especially The Queen, are very fond of Norfolk due to their connection through Sandringham
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Prince William says in the letter that The Royal Family, and especially The Queen, are very fond of Norfolk due to their connection through SandringhamCredit: PA:Press Association
 The Church of St Mary Magdalene on Queen Elizabeth II's Sandringham Estate where Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was christened on 5 July 2015
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The Church of St Mary Magdalene on Queen Elizabeth II's Sandringham Estate where Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was christened on 5 July 2015Credit: Getty - Contributor

The letter read: “My family’s connections with the county of Norfolk go back more than 150 years when Queen Victoria bought Sandringham House.

“The obvious affection in which all my family is held in Norfolk, especially the Queen, as demonstrated every Christmas Day, means that the county has a particularly special connection for us.”

William and Kate are still regular visitors to their country retreat Anmer Hall, where the Prince enjoys shooting.

The house is where William, 35, lived with Prince George and Princess Charlotte while he was working as a pilot for the regional air ambulance.

 Despite holding the Duke of Cambridge title, Prince William reveals he calls Norfolk, where he lived while working as a pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance service, home
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Despite holding the Duke of Cambridge title, Prince William reveals he calls Norfolk, where he lived while working as a pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance service, homeCredit: Corbis
 Steve Coogan seen filming scenes for a new season of Alan Partridge in Soho on 21 February in London
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Steve Coogan seen filming scenes for a new season of Alan Partridge in Soho on 21 February in LondonCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Princess Charlotte on the steps of Kensington Palace before her first day at nearby Willcocks Nursery School in January
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Princess Charlotte on the steps of Kensington Palace before her first day at nearby Willcocks Nursery School in JanuaryCredit: The Duchess of Cambridge
 Prince George was accompanied by his father Prince William on his first day at lower school Thomas's Battersea, where the head, Helen Haslem, greeted the young Prince on arrival
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Prince George was accompanied by his father Prince William on his first day at lower school Thomas's Battersea, where the head, Helen Haslem, greeted the young Prince on arrivalCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

He and his family moved their main base to Kensington Palace last summer after he flew his last shift with the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity.

The move coincided with William taking on full time Royal duties and Prince George, four, starting at his London school last September.

The family are thought to thrive on visits to Anmer because it means they are away from prying eyes.

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