Prince William & Kate Middleton Are Eyeing a Home With a Dark Royal Legacy & They Reportedly Love It
The four-bedroom home was considered modest for a royal family because there was no room for household staff, but the Prince and Princess of Wales wanted it that way. Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, had their parents all to themselves without any outside influence. Now, the royal couple is reportedly ready to move to greener pastures, per The Mail on Sunday.
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The U.K. media outlet is reporting that Kate and William are eyeing Fort Belvedere, a 'gothic-revival mansion nestled in a hidden corner of Windsor Great Park' with a very scandalous past. It was formerly the home of Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne to marry his love, Wallis Simpson. (A story that sort of mirrors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal story.)
It seems that Kate and Charlotte are pushing for the move because the 59-acre estate features an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court — we know how much the mother and daughter adore Wimbledon! In addition to the A-list amenities, the grounds are stunning with numerous gardens, a greenhouse, stables for horses, two lakes, and cottages for staff members.
'They feel they have outgrown Adelaide Cottage and need somewhere more substantial,' a source told the media outlet, noting that the move is 'imminent' due to their growing needs. 'This is the perfect new home for them. It has a swimming pool and tennis court, and Charlotte loves playing tennis.'
The couple's move to Windsor in 2022 was definitely a pointed choice, and royal expert Ingrid Seward explained to The Sun that year why they made the move. 'I think Wills and Kate need space to bring up their children,' she shared. 'Kensington Palace is a glorious prison for kids — they want to be able to play football without being watched from behind the gates. I think Windsor will be perfect for them, as they will have lots of freedom and they can all be at school together.'
The Wales' were able to spend valuable time with Queen Elizabeth II before her passing, and it was a sanctuary for Kate during her cancer journey. Kensington Palace would have been a paparazzi zoo if they had lived there during her health battle.
William and Kate have continued to prioritize their family's needs over the years, and with the kids growing up, it sounds like they are ready for a little more space to move around. From a four-bedroom cottage to an eight-bedroom mansion, the Prince and Princess of Wales might be leveling up their real estate game.Best of SheKnows
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