Royal Move Near Windsor

The Prince and Princess of Wales plan to move into Forest Lodge, prompting nearby tenants to vacate.

Royals Move Triggers Tenant Relocation Near Windsor

William and Catherine plan to move their family into Forest Lodge, an eight bedroom Grade II listed mansion in Windsor Great Park, by the end of the year. The property is described as a long term base for the family and is reported to be worth about 16 million pounds. The couple would leave Adelaide Cottage, four miles away, for this larger residence that insiders call a fresh start.

Two cottages next to Forest Lodge, converted from the estate’s stables, have been occupied by Crown Estate tenants who were asked to vacate. There have been no eviction notices, and some tenants have moved to similar or better Crown Estate housing within the Great Park. All residents remain Crown Estate tenants, and the move is said to be funded by the couple.

The plan reveals how the royal family navigates privacy and public interest in a modern era. Moving to a larger estate inside Windsor Great Park tightens the circle around a future monarch and tests how the Crown Estate handles nearby housing. Officials say taxpayers are not funding the move, but the optics will still invite public scrutiny of wealth, privilege and how royal life is managed in a public space. The layout of the park and the proximity to other residences heighten attention from neighbors and media alike, shaping a narrative about renewal after difficult years for the family.

Highlights

The park will witness a real world test of how a modern monarchy balances private life with public interest.