Prince William and Kate Middleton are trading up—and staying close to home. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three kids—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—are moving later this year from the quaint four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage in the Windsor Home Park to the stately Forest Lodge within Windsor Great Park, BBC first reported.
Forest Lodge—once known as Holly Grove—traces its roots back to the 1770s and became part of the Crown Estate in 1829. The red-brick Georgian manor still carries its original charm, with ornate cornices, Venetian windows, intricate plasterwork, and a striking half-barrel vaulted ceiling.
Forest Lodge sits within the 4,800-acre expanse of Windsor Great Park.
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The eight-bedroom, six-bath residence underwent a £1.5 million (roughly $2 million) renovation in 2001, and earlier this summer, the Royal Borough of Windsor approved a fresh round of light updates. Plans include adapting fireplaces and removing a window, along with subtle changes that preserve the property’s historic character while keeping it functional for modern living.
William and Kate are said to be funding the renovations privately and will pay rent to the Crown Estate through William’s Duchy of Cornwall income, which provides him with around $30 million annually.
The Georgian manor retains its period elegance, from ornate cornices and Venetian windows.
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The move keeps the family close to Lambrook School, ensuring the children maintain the continuity of their education and the private family life they’ve grown accustomed to since relocating from Kensington Palace in 2022. It also brings them within a 30-minute drive of Princess Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, who play an active role in the children’s daily lives.
The home isn’t just about its baronial appearance. It also comes with a tennis court perfect for the sporty family and plenty of space for private family time. Despite the upgrades, the couple isn’t planning on maintaining live-in staff. Palace insiders say this is the place they plan to settle long-term—even after William becomes king.
According to reports, close neighbors had to relocate to ensure the Wales family’s privacy. Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that the families “were not expecting it,” while other sources explained the move was prompted by security concerns, keeping the Prince and Princess—and their children—shielded from prying eyes and the pressures of royal life.
The property underwent a renovation in 2001 and will see further updates.
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Forest Lodge isn’t the only retreat the Waleses can escape to. The family continues to spend stretches of time at Anmer Hall, their 10-bedroom Georgian country home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. A wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth, the property has long been a favorite for William and Kate, offering a quieter, more relaxed backdrop than their Windsor residences. With its tennis court, pool, and rolling grounds, Anmer Hall remains a deeply personal sanctuary—one where Kate, in particular, has found comfort during her ongoing cancer treatment.
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