Duke and Duchess install new security measures to protect George and Charlotte

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have installed new security measures to their home ahead of their move to Kensington Palace.

A row of native conifer trees has been planted along the western side of the palace to create a wall to shield their home from onlookers and paparazzi. The conifers can grow to 40 feet high and will offer William, Kate and their children, George, three, and Charlotte, 18-months, privacy from prying eyes.

The family has been living in Anmer Hall in Norfolk since 2015, but will be moving to the capital soon so Prince George can start school in autumn and William and Kate can take on more official royal duties.

The palace has previously issued a legal warning against a photographer who was "harassing" Prince George in London.

In a statement released to the press: "The warm-hearted and understandable interest in the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge needs to be balanced with their right to a private family life. This is especially important for a family with very young children."

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