KATE Middleton's parents are gearing up to open up their 7-bedroom Berkshire mansion to Ukrainian refugees, it has been reported.

Carole and Michael Middleton are said to be sizing up plans to construct an annexe at their £6million manor in Bucklebury.

The couple have reportedly been swapping pointers with other locals in the affluent village on how to be good hosts for desperate Ukrainians.

A whopping 5.2million refugees have been forced to flee their war-torn country as the bloody Russian invasion continues.

And the Middleton's are keen to lend a helping hand to struggling families by sharing their sprawling home.

However, it could also present quite the security issue as Kate and Wills regularly visit the property with their three children.

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The royal couple are known to prioritise privacy for their high-profile offspring and heirs to the throne, George, Charlotte and Louis.

But "philanthropic" Carole is keen to do her bit, even if it means rearranging their family home and revaluating safety measures.

She and her hubby are understood to be considering converting a living room at Buckleberry Manor into separate accommodation for refugees.

A source told the Mail on Sunday: "Bucklebury has housed a good number of refugees and Carole has been getting advice from villagers and seeking information about how the process has worked for others in the area.

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"Carole talked about wanting refugees to feel they have their own space in her home and has been talking about the logistics of how it all works.

"There have been a few conversations about this, back and forth.

"Carole suggested she and some of those who are housing refugees should meet up, to get to know each other and because she wants to find a way to house refugees herself.

"She’s very philanthropic and wants to be known for her charitable nature as well as her business."

The couple, who met when working as cabin crew for British Airways, have even reportedly discussed organising a fundraising event to raise money for Ukrainians.

They already work closely with their son-in-law James Matthews, married to daughter Pippa, who runs Bucklebury Farm Park.

Carole suggested she and some of those who are housing refugees should meet up, to get to know each other and because she wants to find a way to house refugees herself.

The petting zoo offers free entry to Ukrainians who have sought safety in the UK – and could be the ideal location for a fundraiser.

One resident in Bucklebury added: "Carole doesn’t have many outbuildings and Kate’s security stay in the main house when they come, so she’ll have to find a way to make it work that is safe."

Carole and Michael's neighbour, former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? quizmaster Chris Tarrant, has already taken in a Ukrainian family.

He was desperate to help people escape "evil" Vladimir Putin and exclusively told The Sun how he opened up his home in Berkshire.

It was previously reported that the royal family secretly welcomed refugees back in May.

A number of royals decided to "do their bit" after being moved by the Ukrainian people’s plight.

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Sources claimed a couple of members of the royal family opened up their doors – but had a "firm wish" for no publicity.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman told The Sun at the time: "The Royal Household is looking at a number of ways to offer practical help and support."

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