Prince William backs Norfolk Day county celebration
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The full letter will appear in the EDP
Prince William has written a letter welcoming the announcement of a day celebrating Norfolk.
Norfolk Day, to be marked on 27 July, is a project between BBC Radio Norfolk and the Eastern Daily Press (EDP).
In his letter to be printed in the EDP the Duke of Cambridge said the county has a "special personal connection".
Norfolk is known for many things including the Broads, Delia Smith, Horatio Nelson, Colman's mustard and its miles of windswept coastline.
Sandringham, in the west of the county, is the Queen's official winter residence as well as where the Royal family traditionally spend Christmas.
Queen and well-wishers at Sandringham in Christmas 2013
Princess Diana, Prince William's mother was born at Park House in the grounds of Sandringham.
"So it already felt like home when Catherine and I lived there for the first years of George and Charlotte's lives," he said.
The Duke and Duchess have a home at Anmer but moved to London last year for Prince George to attend school.
"The county has a lot to shout about," he said, adding it was a great idea to "celebrate all that is good about our home".
"I sincerely hope that Norfolk day becomes an entrenched tradition in the life of this county for many years to come," the Prince said.