Imminent arrival: The Duchess of Cambridge, pictured with Prince George They could have been any mother and child. The pony-tailed young woman sitting on a hay bale at a petting zoo with her little boy perched on her knee wore barely a trace of make-up. The only giveaway that she was someone special was the diamond and sapphire ring sparkling on her left hand. While some other mothers nudged one another in disbelief as Kate and Prince George cooed over the new-born animals, staff at Snettisham Farm Park, Norfolk, are so familiar with the Duchess of Cambridge she knows many on first-name terms.William and Kate are turning Anmer Hall into a secluded fortress homeCouple want informal, away-from-the-cameras upbringing for their childrenAnmer is set to become their principal residence over the next few yearsRoyal aides confirmed the Cambridges will head to Anmer after the birth
_ and his mother are also regular visitors to the children’s play area at a nearby village. At Anmer Hall, _ can enjoy playing in the garden and William can cycle freely around the country lanes. Friends say they are considering sending _ to a local nursery or playschool.