Sandringham

2022 - 9 - 15

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Crowds turn out to welcome Prince and Princess of Wales to ... (ITV News)

The couple spent time reading the notes and cards left by thousands of mourners in memory of the Queen, before meeting crowds. | ITV News Anglia.

In the days after the Queen's death, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex greeted mourners and Thousands of well-wishers welcomed the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Queen's Sandringham Estate, as Prince William told crowds that walking behind his grandmother’s coffin had brought back memories of his mother Diana’s funeral. Crowds turn out to welcome Prince and Princess of Wales to Queen's Sandringham Estate

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William and Kate greet well-wishers as they visit Sandringham to ... (The Independent)

Thousands gather at Norfolk estate for couple's first solo engagement as Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Queen’s committal service will take place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, at 4pm. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism The King and members of the royal family will walk behind the Queen’s coffin to Wellington Arch when it leaves Westminster Abbey on Monday after the funeral. The visit to the Norfolk estate is the couple’s first solo engagement as the Prince and Princess of Wales. The King, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex will mount a 15-minute vigil around the Queen’s coffin as it lies in state at 7.30pm on Friday. Meanwhile, the Earl and Countess of Wessex will travel to Manchester, where they will light a candle in the Queen’s memory at the cathedral. Thousands of people have turned out to see William and Kate look at the sea of flowers left for the late monarch by the Norwich Gates. [Princess of Wales](/topic/princess-of-wales) are greeting well-wishers after arriving at [Sandringham](/topic/sandringham) House to view floral tributes left for the Queen.

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William and Kate greet crowds and view tributes at Sandringham (Metro)

The Prince and Princess of Wales embarked on their first engagement without family support since the Queen's death.

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Updates as crowds gather at Sandringham for Prince and Princess ... (Suffolk Live)

The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting Norfolk's Sandringham Estate today to view floral tributes to the Queen. Since news of the Queen's death was ...

Police officers on road blocks will be able to guide members of the public to car parks, where from there they can walk on to the estate and towards the Norwich Gates where floral tributes are being laid. Road closures and one-way systems remain in place around Sandringham as Norfolk Police anticipate an influx of people today after the announcement of the royal visit. "All facilities at Sandringham remain closed until further notice. Her Majesty had a strong connection to Norfolk and spent many Christmases at Sandringham throughout her long life. Since news of the Queen's death was announced last Thursday (September 8), thousands of flowers, toys and cards have been left by well-wishers outside Sandringham's Norwich Gates. Police officers on road blocks will be able to guide members of the public to car parks, where from there they can walk on to the estate and towards the Norwich Gates.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton Made an Emotional Visit to ... (TownandCountrymag.com)

A week after Queen Elizabeth's death, the new Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to Sandringham to view floral tributes left at Norwich Gates.

[stepped out to view floral tributes to the Queen](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41147768/royal-family-queen-elizabeth-flower-tribute-photos/). [all of the Queen's residences.](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/g14106752/queen-elizabeth-homes/) And it's not just flowers: There are Paddingtons, teddy bears, balloons, and more. More about the Other members of the royal family also left London; Princess Anne went to Glasgow, whereas Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex are in Manchester. Kate received bouquets from the crowd. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life. "I thank her for the kindness she showed my family and me. Sandringham is best known as [the location where the royal family spends their Christmases](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g25439469/royal-family-christmas-traditions/); it's also poignantly where Queen Elizabeth's father, King George VI, died. My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. This past weekend, they ventured outside Windsor with [ Prince Harry, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in a surprise reunion](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41146331/prince-william-harry-kate-middleton-meghan-markle-flowers-queen-elizabeth-memorial-photos/). "She was by my side at my happiest moments. Kate and William have a property on Sandringham called [Amner Hall](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/home-decor/a25646036/anmer-hall-prince-william-kate-middleton-george-louis-princess-charlotte-country-home/), where they spent a majority of the pandemic.

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Prince and Princess of Wales to visit Sandringham today (Norfolk Live)

They will be viewing all of the floral tributes left for Her Majesty The Queen.

Police officers on road blocks will be able to guide members of the public to car parks, where from there they can walk on to the estate and towards the Norwich Gates where floral tributes are being laid. "All facilities at Sandringham remain closed until further notice. They will be visiting later today although Kensington Palace has not released a specific time. In a statement, a spokesperson for Norfolk Police said: "In anticipation of an increasing number of well-wishers wanting to pay their respects, a one-way traffic system remains in place around the estate to make sure people can access and leave the area easily. Road closures and one-way systems remain in place around Sandringham as Norfolk Police anticipate an influx of people today after the announcement of the royal visit. The Prince and Princess of Wales will be visiting Sandringham today to view all the floral tributes left outside the Norwich Gates in memory of Her Majesty The Queen.

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Sandringham Estate knitter plans new tribute to the Queen (BBC News)

An artist who knitted a replica of the royal Sandringham Estate is working on a new tribute to the Queen. Margaret Seaman, 93, from Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, ...

She will start her new knitting project in a few weeks' time. Her 16ft (5m) by 10ft (3m) creation went on display in the ballroom of the Sandringham Estate last summer. An artist who knitted a replica of the royal Sandringham Estate is working on a new tribute to the Queen.

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