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The surprise purchase which transformed King Charles' life forever


Purchasing Highgrove House was a huge moment for King Charles as it transformed his life and sparked the beginning of a lifelong passion project and his love for nature

When King Charles purchased Highgrove House in 1980 it truly marked the beginning of a lifelong passion project that combined his love of nature with the desire for a rural retreat away from formal London life. The lush greenery of its gardens provided the perfect playground for the brothers and childhood photographs show them laughing while playing with Charles and their late mother Diana. In this special collector's edition of OK!, we take a look at the incredible royal gardens King Charles has transformed, including the breathtaking rural sanctuary he retreated to following his cancer diagnosis.

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