Prince William and Kate Middleton are moving to a new £16 million home later this year. The Prince and Princess of Wales will relocate to the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park with their three children George, Charlotte and Louis.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed: "The Wales family will move house later this year." The royal couple are personally funding both the property purchase and renovations, ensuring no additional cost to taxpayers.
The Grade II-listed Forest Lodge represents a significant upgrade from their current Adelaide Cottage residence. Minor refurbishments have already begun at the historic Windsor property, which would fetch around £16 million if sold on the open market.
Strategic relocation benefits
The move keeps the family close to Lambrook School where all three children attend. The substantially larger eight-bedroom property provides much more space for the growing family while maintaining their Windsor base.
The King owns the freehold of Forest Lodge through the Crown Estate. The location remains within Windsor Great Park, ensuring continuity for the children's education and the family's established routines.
Fresh start motivation
According to the Express and Daily Star, the move represents a "fresh start" following a difficult period that included Kate's cancer diagnosis and treatment. The relocation symbolises moving forward after the challenging health issues the family faced this year.
The Express reports that Kate has been spotted furniture shopping for the new home, including purchasing a 24-seater dining table. The substantial dining furniture reflects the property's grand scale and the family's entertaining requirements.
Royal property portfolio
The Wales family maintain additional properties at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace in London. William inherited the billion-pound Duchy of Cornwall estate when his father became King, providing substantial financial resources for such investments.
The Express reveals that Forest Lodge was last renovated in 2001 at a cost of £1.5 million, when the property was valued at £5.5 million. The dramatic increase in value demonstrates the Windsor property market's appreciation over more than two decades.
Sources used: "Express", "Daily Star" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
