Wood Farm
Wood Farm | |
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Former names | Marsh Farm |
General information | |
Type | Cottage |
Location | British Royal Family |
Wood Farm is a farmhouse on the
Design and location
Wood Farm is a five-bedroom cottage located in a secluded part of the
History and occupants
In 1904, the farmhouse was referred to as “Marsh Farm" by local residents.
The cottage is also a guest house for visitors who want "complete privacy".[1] Diana, Princess of Wales, stayed at the farm with the Queen during a shooting party before her engagement.[1] Divorced spouses of royals such as Sarah, Duchess of York are often put up at Wood Farm during holiday periods so they can be close to royal children without officially being at the festive holiday celebrations at Sandringham House.[4] Catherine, Princess of Wales, stayed at the cottage during her visits to Sandringham early in her relationship with William, Prince of Wales.[1] The couple reportedly continued to host shooting parties at Wood Farm after their marriage.[5]
After his retirement, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh lived at Wood Farm.[6][7][8][9][10] He was often visited by the Queen, and reportedly ran a truffle farm on the grounds of the cottage.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Vanderhoof, Erin. "Sandringham's Wood Farm: How a Modest Farmhouse Became the Royal Family's Favorite Private Retreat". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Elston, Laura. "Duke enjoyed sanctuary at Sandringham after retirement". Evening Standard. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Brenda Ralph Lewis, Prince John, Biography, Britannia: British History and Travel.
- ^ Princess criticised over flowers comment, BBC News, 25 December 2000.
- ^ Nicholl, Katie. "Kate Middleton's Royal Catwalk". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "Retirement means Prince Philip can spend more time at Sandringham".
- ^ "Prince Philip is living quite a different life since retiring from royal duties". 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Prince Philip's quiet life in retirement at Sandringham". 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Duke of Edinburgh, 97, involved in serious car crash at Sandringham Estate". 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Are Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip Still Living Together Following Duke's Retirement?". 15 December 2018.