Kate Middleton makes herself at home at Clarence House

How many times have stories been written about Kate remodeling one of the Royal residences? First it was Tam-na-Ghar on the Balmoral estate (and the bathtub built for two). Then she was supposedly updating the old fashioned paint work and furnishings in "her" dressing room at Clarence House. Now, Kate is apparently so cozy at Clarence House that she has ordered a gym to be built for her and her sister Pippa's private use. Wow. I have to give props to Katie Nicholl, who "broke" this story - she has certainly outdone herself this time!

I'm sorry, I don't know about the rest of you, but I simply don't buy this one. The Sun started pushing the story that Kate is living at Clarence House at the end of 2007... then in March, Adam Helliker of the Sunday Express reported that due to the location of some mystery job, Kate moved back home with mum and dad. Now however, (it seems even the tabloids can't keep their stories straight) the Daily Mail has stated that Kate still lives with Pippa in London, but is so "at home" at Clarence House that she's had a private gym installed there.

According to a royal aide, "She and Pippa use the gym all the time because it has great equipment and it's completely private."

Is there a gym at Clarence House? Maybe. I'll even go so far as to say probably. Does Kate use it? Again, maybe. But did Kate commission its installation? Please. You're a bit late Ms Nicholls, April Fool's day is long past!

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