William and Kate Set for Major Move to Windsor’s Forest Lodge
William and Kate Set for Major Move to Windsor’s Forest Lodge
The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, are preparing for a significant move to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom property nestled within Windsor Great Park. This decision marks a new chapter for the royal couple and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, following a challenging period for the family.
Sources close to the royals indicate this move is driven by a desire for a ‘fresh start’ and a long-term ‘forever home,’ especially after Princess Catherine’s recent cancer diagnosis and treatment. The family has resided in the four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage on the castle grounds since August 2022, but the larger Forest Lodge is seen as an opportunity to create new, happier memories and a more private family life, free from live-in staff.
Permission for minor internal and external alterations to the Grade II-listed Forest Lodge was granted earlier this month, signaling the imminent preparations. The property, which underwent a £1.5 million restoration in 2001, will be funded privately by the Prince and Princess of Wales, who will also pay market rent, ensuring no cost to the Sovereign Grant.
The family hopes to settle into their new Windsor residence by Christmas, embracing the privacy and natural surroundings that Windsor offers, a location Princess Catherine has previously described as her ‘sanctuary.’
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