Royal move to Windsor Forest Lodge

Prince William and Kate plan to relocate with their children to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, seeking a long-term family home.

Royal couple move to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge for a fresh start

The Prince and Princess of Wales plan to move their family to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom residence inside Windsor Great Park. Planning records show minor work has begun and renovations are expected to be funded by the couple. The move is targeted for the end of the year, and it would mark a shift from Adelaide Cottage where they live now.

The eight-bedroom property does not currently house live-in staff, and sources say the family wants greater privacy for the children and a more private home base near Windsor. The lodge is Grade II listed, so changes must respect its history. The move builds on the couple's desire for a long-term home and a fresh start, with Windsor seen as their home away from London.

Analysts view this as a signal of stability for a public-facing family. Framing the move as a fresh start or forever home helps shape a narrative of privacy and continuity rather than constant public attention.

Choosing Windsor keeps the couple connected to the late Queen's circle while signaling a preference for quieter living away from the city buzz. The plan also raises questions about the costs and visibility of royal housing, even when renovations are funded privately.

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The road ahead will test how a royal family balances public duties with private life.