Prince William and Princess Kate are preparing to move their family into a grand new residence in Windsor Great Park, believed to be their “forever home.”
After three years at Adelaide Cottage, a modest four-bedroom property by royal standards, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven—will soon relocate to Forest Lodge, a historic eight-bedroom mansion worth about £16 million.
A Historic Upgrade
Built over 300 years ago, Forest Lodge is a Grade II-listed property filled with original features. Once known as Holly Grove, it was listed in 1972 and previously rented for £15,000 a month in 2001.
The estate includes stables, guest houses, a tennis court, a large pond, and sweeping gardens. The couple has reportedly already applied for planning permission to renovate the home and will personally cover the costs, ensuring taxpayers aren’t footing the bill.
A Kensington Palace insider explained that while William and Kate “love” Adelaide Cottage, it had become “too small” for their growing family. With no live-in staff and limited space for visitors, offices, or gatherings, the four-bedroom residence no longer met their needs. “William and Kate love the cottage but it’s just too small for them,” the source said.
