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While royal fans may not know Hulham Bay by name, they will certainly recognize its sandy dunes and stunning horizons from the picturesque backdrops used during some of the Prince and Princess of Wales' major announcements. This delightful stretch of Norfolk coastline has become a place where the family likes to share big news with the world. Katherine and William appear to truly adore Hulham Bay, as evidenced by it serving as the extraordinary intimate setting for family scenes in Catherine's recent video celebrating Prince Louis' fourth birthday. However, had the camera panned just a little wider, it may have captured some less savory scenes on the beach as well.
We're told that for the royals, Hulham Bay is an absolute godsend. There are miles of pristine white sand and a huge coastal nature reserve located just a few miles off the beachfront road. This makes it a location where the family can enjoy the seaside without being bothered by crowds. Hulham offers a very slow-paced and quiet life, which is exactly what Princess Catherine loves most.
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Many followers of the Wales family likely noticed that this backdrop has appeared in previous images shared by the family to mark significant events. Beachside scenes appearing to have been filmed at Hulham Bay were included in a photo released in June showing Prince William playfully jumping off sand dunes with his three children. The same coastline is also believed to have been featured in a video posted in 2021 celebrating the couple's tenth wedding anniversary. Being just a short drive from their Sandringham estate, Hulham Bay provides an easily accessible escape. It has also been reported that the late Queen Elizabeth II used to enjoy taking her beloved corgis for walks along Hulham's shoreline.
A local source says that over multiple occasions, the royal family has been seen enjoying the local seaside. They've even been spotted on a private yacht just offshore from Hulham beach. "It's the perfect way for them to be able to enjoy the beach while remaining away from any crowds," the insider stated. They went on to describe Hulham as "amazing, like something from Shakespeare in Love - with huge white sand dunes and although it’s very popular, it never feels busy as it's so big."
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However, the area does get busy during the peak summer season, which would make it difficult for the royal family to visit without being disrupted. "Being on the beach gives them the privacy and security to still enjoy their local beach," the source continued. Catherine has always said that she relishes simple pleasures like family walks exploring the nature surrounding their Norfolk estate home, Anmer Hall. She and William prefer lower-key holidays in England over luxury trips abroad and ensuring their children develop an appreciation for the outdoors.
While their children will always remain the top priority, rumors suggest William may wish to whisk his wife away for a more exotic second honeymoon trip to destinations like the Isles of Scilly or Mystique in the future. According to sources close to the couple, "William is so incredibly grateful that Catherine pulled through" her health issues in early childhood. "He doesn't miss a day telling her how much he loves her and needs her." Life is now filled with great joy for the family, who are choosing to focus on each moment together after struggling through darker times last year.
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These days, Catherine will occasionally take up her long-championed causes like promoting mental health awareness. However, she has primarily focused her efforts on providing an idyllic summer holiday for her three kids filled with swimming, horseback riding, and playdates with their cousins at Anmer Hall. In the beautiful video released for Prince Louis' birthday, Catherine pushes her youngest son higher and higher in a rope swing in the spacious gardens at Anmer. Louis' own adventurous streak is evident as he climbs atop logs and scales trees in the surrounding forest.
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According to sources, when Catherine has time available, she enjoys cooking and baking for her family. Board and card games like Scrabble are also beloved family pastimes on rainy days. With her current homebody situation, she has been spending more time reflecting on her previous career as a photographer and the limited window she and William have to simply enjoy family life before taking on their future kingly duties. For now, their Norfolk coastal enclave provides the perfect seaside refuge.
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