The Royal Family look set to come under pressure regarding their vast portfolio of properties following Princess Kate and Prince William’s decision on their future home.
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 couple will relocate from their current four-bedroom residence, Adelaide Cottage, to a much larger property later this year, alongside their three children.
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.
The Royal Family look set to come under pressure regarding their vast portfolio of properties following Princess Kate and Prince William’s decision on their future home.
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The royals could face much greater scrutiny over the long-term viability of both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle as they are left increasingly empty.
A Royal Family insider stressed that Prince William must find the right balance between raising his family away from Buckingham Palace and upholding a public-facing presence.
The source told the Mail: “The late Queen said she had to be seen to be believed.
“I just hope that the Prince of Wales can find the right balance between raising his family away from the public glare at Windsor with the presence required of him as a future, and eventual, head of state.”
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.
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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 contains six bathrooms, a long gallery, and underwent £1.5 million worth of renovations in 2001.
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 royals could face much greater scrutiny over the long-term viability of both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle as they are left increasingly empty.
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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.
Local residents describe the residence as a clear "step up" from Adelaide Cottage.
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.
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