Windsor Move Gives Wales Family a Forever Home

Prince William and Kate plan to relocate to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park funding renovations themselves.

Windsor Move Gives Wales Family a Forever Home

Prince William and Catherine will relocate to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom home in Windsor Great Park. The couple will fund all renovations themselves and the move is planned for later this year. Officials say the arrangement will not involve public funds.

While Fort Belvedere was previously discussed as a preferred option, the Wales family will move to a property less than a mile away. The new home marks a significant upgrade from Adelaide Cottage, and there are no plans to hire live-in staff. Kate has been seen selecting furnishings, including a 24-seat table, and she is resuming public engagements as she moves forward with remission from cancer. The King continues weekly treatment, and the family has signaled a long-term shift in residence as the children grow.

Choosing a new home signals a shift in how the royal couple wants to balance privacy with duty. Moving to a larger property and funding renovations privately is a signal of self assurance at a time when public attention remains high due to Kate’s cancer history and the Queen’s passing.

The timing matters. This move could help the couple project stability while navigating health concerns and a changing media landscape. Still, renewed interest in royal finances and security is likely, even as officials stress private funding. The challenge for the palace is to manage public curiosity without compromising family privacy or the sense of normalcy the couple seeks.

Highlights

A new chapter begins with questions about privacy and public life.