William and Kate Move to Forest Lodge

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, moved with their three children during the half-term break from Adelaide Cottage into Forest Lodge, an 18th‑century Grade II‑listed Georgian mansion in Windsor Great Park they describe as their “forever home.” The eight‑bedroom property, built in the 1770s, was privately renovated by the couple and offers more space and privacy; they plan to treat it as a long‑term residence and intend to remain there after William becomes king. The relocation is being framed as a fresh start after a difficult few years for the family, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II, public family rifts and recent cancer diagnoses affecting senior royals. The couple will run a slimmed‑down household, retaining a full‑time nanny and some housekeepers while overseeing further interior changes to make the large rooms family‑friendly. New security measures have restricted public access to parts of Windsor Great Park, prompted some nearby residents to be relocated from adjacent properties, and raised local privacy concerns because Forest Lodge sits relatively close to Royal Lodge. The move was completed earlier than planned after renovation work finished ahead of schedule, with belongings transferred gradually.