Prince William and Princess Kate’s potential new home would be a pricey investment, royal sources have claimed.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to have set their sights on Fort Belvedere, a sprawling Gothic Revival estate tucked away in Windsor Great Park.
The secluded residence was once home to King Edward VIII and served as the backdrop to his abdication in 1936 to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
Now, almost a century later, the future King and Queen are said to be eyeing the Grade II-listed property as their next family home.
Kate and William's potential new home sparks row as King Charles ‘concerned over cost’
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However, sources claim the King is not supportive of the idea, primarily due to the enormous cost of renovations the move would involve.
“It’ll take millions to renovate,” a Palace source told journalist Rob Shuter, writing on his Substack page #ShuterScoop. “Charles sees it as an unnecessary extravagance.”
King Charles has made a point of streamlining the monarchy in recent years, cutting costs and tightening budgets.
However, with three children and long-term plans to prepare Prince George for future royal life, insiders claim Fort Belvedere ticks all the boxes for Kate and William.
Fort Belvedere is located in Windsor Great Park | GETTY“They’ve outgrown Adelaide Cottage,” one insider explained. “Fort Belvedere has it all — history, land, and proximity to Eton.”
The estate's location near Eton College, where Prince George is widely expected to attend, is seen as a major advantage.
It also offers greater privacy and security than their current home, nestled in Home Park, Windsor.
But with ongoing uncertainty over Prince Andrew’s residence at nearby Royal Lodge, the prospect of funding another multi-million-pound renovation is said to be wearing thin.
Princess Kate and Prince William moved their family to Adelaide Cottage in 2022 | PALATEST ROYAL NEWS:
Prince Andrew spends much of his time at Royal Lodge
| PAKing Charles is thought to be keen to reduce the number of royal properties in use and limit unnecessary spending.
One royal aide explained: “This isn’t just real estate — it’s a statement.”
Kate and William moved to Adelaide Cottage in the summer of 2022, just in time for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to attend Lambrook School.
The Waleses previously resided in Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace.