The Prince and Princess of Wales made a secret visit to Cornwall on Thursday, October 15, as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint appearance in the UK. The future King and Queen did not announce their visit to the public in advance, and it only came to light in Friday's Court Circular, the official record of the Royal Family's activities.
The listing reveals that the couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall when visiting the area, visited Nansledan, an ongoing housing development run by the Duchy of Cornwall, which is an extension of Newquay.
Court Circular Details and Nansledan Rules
The Court Circular reads: "The Prince and Princess of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon visited the Duchy of Cornwall's Nansledan site near Newquay, Cornwall."
The Nansledan Estate is particularly unusual as it is governed by a number of strict rules ranging from what your property can look like to what you can do outside it. These include not having visible washing lines or bins and not being allowed to install individual satellite dishes.
It is thought that the Nansledan project could take up to 40 years to complete, and if you decide to live there, you will have to follow several key rules. These restrictions include not making unnecessary noise, having loud arguments, or slamming doors.
Sussexes' Nottingham Visit
William and Catherine's unannounced visit came at the same time as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the spotlight as they visited Nottingham for their first joint UK appearance. The couple were welcomed to the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in St Ann's, Nottingham, for a run of three quasi-royal public appearances in the city.
In a new statement from their official office, posted on their website, the duke and duchess spoke about Nottingham, declaring that "it's great to be back". They said they spent the day "reconnecting with the community they have long supported," adding that it was a "special homecoming" for them, as they first visited the city in December 2017, shortly after their engagement.
The statement said: "For The Duke and Duchess, returning to Nottingham was an opportunity to reconnect with a community close to their hearts and reflect on what comes next. Across the work here, a common thread emerged: opportunity grows through relationships built over time, the commitment of people who support one another, and places where everyone feels a sense of belonging."
The Sussexes' day in Nottingham did clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla's appearance at the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament – the first time he had attended the service as King.
