Prince William and Kate Middleton are already preparing for when they’ll inherit the crown.
WATCH: Prince William speaks out in personal video message amid COVID-19
The pressure has risen for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge of late, after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals.
However, according to Marie Claire, Will and Kate have been adopting various privacy measures, including around their home, that will kick in when William becomes King.
Writing in April last year, Jenny Proudfoot explained: “Kate Middleton and Prince William have erected a 950-feet-long hedge around the garden of their Kensington Palace 1A apartment.
“But while the laurel hedges have been planted, they are not expected to be a quick fix, taking some time to grow.
“Still, as Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to be King and Queen a long way in the future, their laurel hedges will reach full height.”
Although the couple will move to Buckingham Palace when William ascends the throne, it’s thought they’ll also keep their Kensington Palace home too.
The details come after Prince William urged the people of the United Kingdom to show their support for each other amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the heir to the British throne shared a video, in which he appealed to the public to continue helping those in need.
“Whenever and wherever adversity strikes, the people of the UK have a unique ability to pull together,” William began.
“The way that local communities support those affected shows the very best of our values and human nature.
“The public’s desire to help in the wake of tragedy needs to be managed and channelled in the best possible way, which is why the establishment of the National Emergencies Trust was so important,” he said.
The National Emergiencies Trust works with local charities and distribution partners to ensure that financial support is delivered to those that need it the most.
William, who spoke at the trust’s launch last year, recalled how he had said he dreaded the day when its services would be needed.
“Sadly, with the outbreak of COVID-19, that day has come faster than any of us would have hoped,” Wills told viewers.
“But now, more than ever, I am grateful that the National Emergencies Trust exists. It will ensure that support reaches those across the UK who need it most, as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
“And it will help to ensure all of our efforts to overcome this challenge are channelled in the best possible way,” he concluded.
William’s heartfelt message comes after it was revealed he is preparing to take the throne, as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles face forced isolation.
The British Health Secretary, Matt Hancock announced that ‘within the coming weeks’ citizens aged 70 and over will be forced to stay at home for an extended period, in a bid to protect them from the deadly COVID-19, better known as coronavirus.
As a result, the Queen at 93, and Charles at 72, will have to step down from their royal duties, making the Duke of Cambridge Elizabeth’s regent.