Princess Kate and Prince William have made their intentions clear about living in Forest Lodge when the Prince of Wales becomes king.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have chosen Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their permanent home, with plans to remain there even after Prince William ascends to the throne.
The royal couple will relocate from their current four-bedroom residence, Adelaide Cottage, to a much larger property later this year, alongside their three children.
A source told the Daily Mail: "This is for the long term and it's their intention to stay in Forest Lodge once he becomes king."
Princess Kate and Prince William have made their intentions clear about living in Forest Lodge when the Prince of Wales becomes king.
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Forest Lodge will be a substantial upgrade from Adelaide Cottage, featuring eight bedrooms across three storeys compared to their current four-bedroom accommodation.
The property features a chandelier-adorned ballroom, a tennis court, and Venetian windows, all set within expansive grounds.
Local residents have described the residence as a clear "step up" from where the family has lived since 2022.
The property contains six bathrooms, a long gallery, and underwent £1.5 million worth of renovations in 2001.
The royal couple will relocate from their current four-bedroom residence, Adelaide Cottage, to a much larger property later this year, alongside their three children.
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Forest Lodge has been part of the Crown Estate since 1829, and it previously housed royal staff members, including equerries and private secretaries.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will pay a market rent for Forest Lodge, which is never publicly disclosed for commercial reasons.
The local council has approved plans for a limited amount of internal and external renovations, which will be funded by Kate and William.
The building work has already begun ahead of the Wales family moving in by the end of 2025.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will pay a market rent for Forest Lodge, which is never publicly disclosed for commercial reasons.
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Sources close to the couple emphasise that their 2022 relocation from Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage served as a trial period to assess whether the area suited their family's needs.
A source said the move was "designed to test a new location and see if it worked for them as a family" and that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are “thriving” in Windsor.
All three of the children attend Lambrook School which allows Princess Kate and Prince William to “do the school run” most mornings.
This is something that Prince William wants to continue to do even when he becomes king hence his preference to remain at Forest Lodge even after becoming monarch.
However, the decision is creating uncertainty around the future of private estates, including Sandringham in Norfolk and Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands, which Prince William stands to inherit.
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