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Cosmopolitan
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Kate and William leaving "very difficult times" behind as they welcome fresh start in surprising house move
The Prince and Princess of Wales are bidding adieu to their current residence, Adelaide Cottage, as new reports say the family are hoping to have a fresh start. Prince William and Princess Kate, alongside their three children; George, 12, Charlotte, 10, and seven-year-old Prince Louis, have lived in Adelaide Cottage since 2022. But royal sources say the family are looking to up sticks and head to the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. The move is thought to be in relation to a challenging few years for the family, following Kate's cancer diagnosis in March last year, and subsequent treatment. This saw the princess take a step back from all public duties for most of the year. 'Windsor has become their home. However, over the last few years while they have lived at Adelaide Cottage there have been some really difficult times,' a royal source told the BBC. 'Moving gives them an opportunity for a fresh start and a new chapter. It's an opportunity to leave some of the more unhappy memories behind.' The insider continued that the family will see Forest Lodge as their 'forever home', with Kate and William planning to live there even when they ascend to the throne in the future. The couple also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, as well as offices in Kensington Palace. It is also understood that the Prince and Princess of Wales will fund the move and any renovations needed on Forest Lodge privately, instead of relying on the Sovereign Grant which is funded by the taxpayer. The royal borough of Windsor has been a popular choice for the family; it is thought that George, Charlotte and Louis have all been happy to attend the fee-paying Lambrook School. Reports also claim second-in-line to the throne, George, will attend the nearby Eton College. According to the Daily Mail, he has already been "allocated a house" at the prestigious school, amid staffing changes. Kimberley Bond is a Multiplatform Writer for Harper's Bazaar, focusing on the arts, culture, careers and lifestyle. She previously worked as a Features Writer for Cosmopolitan UK, and has bylines at The Telegraph, The Independent and British Vogue among countless others.
Metro
a day ago
- General
- Metro
Neighbours 'asked to move out homes' to make way for William and Kate
Two families were reportedly asked to leave their homes in order to make way for the Prince and Princess of Wales's move to a new mansion. William and Kate are preparing to make eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park their 'forever home' later this year. The couple and their three children are said to be planning to remain in the Grade-II listed property even after William becomes King. Two separate families who lived in cottages next to the 300-year-old mansion in Berkshire were asked to vacate their properties earlier this summer, according to the Mail on Sunday. The homes, converted from Forest Lodge's stables, are understood to have been rented out by the monarch's Crown Estate and the tenants are said to have been 'surprised' at the request. It's understood that there have been no eviction notices and that some tenants have moved to similar or better housing within the Great Park. All of the residents remain in Crown Estate properties. One well-connected source said: 'They were told to move out. I guess they were given somewhere else, but they were told they had to move. 'They were not expecting it. Those houses are very close to the lodge, so they're not going to want any Tom, Dick or Harry living in those houses if there are going to be royals there.' The couple and their children, George, 12, Charlotte, 10, and Louis, seven, currently live in Windsor at four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage, around four miles away from their new home. The residence, nestled in the heart of the 4,800-acre park, is a considerable upgrade on their current home, with a chandelier-lit ballroom, tennis court, Venetian windows and extensive grounds. William and Kate, both 43, have been with their children at the cottage near Windsor Castle for the past three years, which has coincided with a difficult time for the royal family. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle weeks after they moved in. In 2024, both King Charles and Kate announced they had been diagnosed with cancer. And there has been the continued split with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle since their move to the US. More Trending William and Kate are hoping for a 'fresh start' at Forest Lodge and an opportunity to leave some of their more unhappy memories behind them, according to royal insiders. It is understood they are paying for the move to the property, believed to be worth £16 million, at no extra cost to taxpayers. The royal couple also has homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace. MORE: Security fears after confidential Buckingham Palace documents released online MORE: Declassified files reveal 'large number' of security scares at Windsor Castle MORE: Security plans at Windsor Castle reveal King's secret staircase to outside world
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
William and Kate are moving family to a new home
The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are shifting to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. They were moving house later in 2025, Kensington Palace said. According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the property. In 2001, Forest Lodge underwent Stg1.5 million ($A3 million) restoration works and was put on the rental market for Stg15,000 a month. Images inside the home taken at the time showed the property boasted original stonework, elaborate plaster cornices and ceiling decoration, and a half-barrel vaulted hallway ceiling. The Waleses' move will be a short one from their present main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than Stg1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about Stg16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King. The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are shifting to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. They were moving house later in 2025, Kensington Palace said. According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the property. In 2001, Forest Lodge underwent Stg1.5 million ($A3 million) restoration works and was put on the rental market for Stg15,000 a month. Images inside the home taken at the time showed the property boasted original stonework, elaborate plaster cornices and ceiling decoration, and a half-barrel vaulted hallway ceiling. The Waleses' move will be a short one from their present main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than Stg1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about Stg16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King. The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are shifting to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. They were moving house later in 2025, Kensington Palace said. According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the property. In 2001, Forest Lodge underwent Stg1.5 million ($A3 million) restoration works and was put on the rental market for Stg15,000 a month. Images inside the home taken at the time showed the property boasted original stonework, elaborate plaster cornices and ceiling decoration, and a half-barrel vaulted hallway ceiling. The Waleses' move will be a short one from their present main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than Stg1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about Stg16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King. The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are shifting to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. They were moving house later in 2025, Kensington Palace said. According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the property. In 2001, Forest Lodge underwent Stg1.5 million ($A3 million) restoration works and was put on the rental market for Stg15,000 a month. Images inside the home taken at the time showed the property boasted original stonework, elaborate plaster cornices and ceiling decoration, and a half-barrel vaulted hallway ceiling. The Waleses' move will be a short one from their present main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than Stg1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about Stg16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
William and Kate are moving family to a new home
The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are shifting to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. They were moving house later in 2025, Kensington Palace said. According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the property. In 2001, Forest Lodge underwent Stg1.5 million ($A3 million) restoration works and was put on the rental market for Stg15,000 a month. Images inside the home taken at the time showed the property boasted original stonework, elaborate plaster cornices and ceiling decoration, and a half-barrel vaulted hallway ceiling. The Waleses' move will be a short one from their present main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than Stg1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about Stg16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Prince William and Kate Middleton to start 'new beginnings'
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: 'The Wales family will move house later this year.' I'm glad Prince William and Princess Catherine are moving into a new home, although it's still a modest one for the future King. Of course, the renovations to The Wales family home will be privately funded. New beginnings for my favorites 🫶🏻✨🙏🏻 — Alejandra 💃🏻 (@walesroyal_) August 16, 2025 According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on a minor renovation at the Grade II-listed property. The move will be a short one from their current main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than £1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about £16 million on the open market. The King owns the freehold. Recommended reading: Are Harry and William rifting? Prince Harry will reportedly have to take the first step towards Prince William if the brothers want the alleged feud to be fixed. Reports of problems within the royal family increased significantly after the Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from their duties in 2020. Since then, the couple has publicly talked about the rift through interviews, the 40-year-old's memoir 'Spare,' and their Netflix documentary 'Harry & Meghan.'
