Waleses plan to relocate to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park

Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are planning to relocate their family to an eight-bedroom home in Windsor Great Park, with renovations to be funded by the couple themselves and no cost borne by taxpayers. The move, expected to take place by the end of the year, would mark the establishment of a long-term family base in Windsor, following a period of upheaval that has included Kate’s cancer battle and the Queen’s passing. The new Forest Lodge residence sits a short distance from their current Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage, and the children are to attend primary school nearby.

Forest Lodge is a Grade II-listed property within Windsor Great Park and is described as a substantial upgrade for the family, offering more space for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The compound forms part of a broader Windsor footprint that includes multiple royal properties. Planning records indicate that minor renovations are already underway, with the couple reportedly funding the refurbishment themselves to avoid any additional public expenditure. The freehold of Forest Lodge is owned by the King, and the property is valued by some estimates at...