Prince William, Kate Plan £16m Windsor Move Creating Private Family Home

Prince William and Princess Kate are preparing to move their family from Adelaide Cottage to the larger Forest Lodge on the Windsor estate later this year, a move that marks a significant break from royal tradition. They plan to remain at Forest Lodge even after William becomes King, making him the first monarch to live in a house rather than a palace or castle. Royal expert Jennie Bond explains that William’s priority is to create a stable and private family life, something he lacked in his own upbringing, and he refers to this approach as 'royalty with a small R.' The couple has been heavily involved in renovating Forest Lodge and managing the logistics of the move, including helping relocate tenants from nearby cottages. William and Kate’s decision reflects a desire for a more normal and grounded family environment, inspired in part by the legacy of William’s mother, Diana. Despite breaking with long-standing royal residential customs, William is focused on establishing a new, modern chapter of the monarchy centered on family stability and privacy.