Wills and Kate spotted leaving London for their country home in Norfolk

Kate and Wills welcomed their daughter, Princess Charlotte on May 2. Photo: Getty Images

Prince William and Kate Middleton are excited to spend "family time" at their country home following the birth of their daughter, Princess Charlotte.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, were seen leaving Kensington Palace for Anmer Hall on Wednesday, where they are expected to spend their summer.

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William, 32, was seen behind the wheel of their Range Rover, while Kate, 33, took the passenger seat as they exited the Palace at around 1:45 p.m. London time to begin their two-and-a-half hour drive to their 10-bedroom home in Norfolk.

A close Palace source spoke to People magazine for their cover story, revealing that the Royal family of four "have been enjoying nice, private family time".

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Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge will now call Anmer Hall in Norfolk home. Photo: Getty Images

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"It's a terribly exciting time for them," A family friend added.

After the family settle in, William is expected to return to his new job as an air ambulance pilot while Kate looks after the children.

"They are very settled, his job is set, they have their house, and the status quo hasn't changed in the royal family at large. So they are looking forward to a period of calm," the source said.

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