William and Kate Move Permanently to Forest Lodge in Windsor

Prince William and Kate Middleton are preparing to relocate their family from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with renovations already underway and a target move by Christmas. The eight-bedroom Georgian estate, described by insiders as their “forever home,” will be paid for by the couple themselves, and they plan to continue using Kensington Palace as their official London residence while maintaining other royal properties.

Forest Lodge, built in the 1770s and valued at about 21 million, sits on a substantial estate with a ballroom, tennis court, and extensive grounds. The move toward Forest Lodge follows a period of upheaval for the family, who have faced personal and public challenges in recent years. Two nearby Crown Estate cottages were vacated to accommodate the Wales household, and privacy screens and new shrubs have been installed in preparation for the relocation. The couple’s decision to settle permanently in Windsor contrasts with the traditional expectation that a future king would reside at Buckingham Palace.

Officials emphasize that the move will be private and self-funded, with William and Kate not taking live-in staff into Forest Lodge. The...