Prince William and Kate have settled into their permanent residence, Forest Lodge. They have relocated from Adelaide Cottage in Windsor’s Home Park to the Grade II-listed eight-bedroom mansion. The move was completed during Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis’ half term break, as the family aimed to be in their new home by Bonfire Night.
The couple is now adjusting to their new surroundings, marking a fresh beginning for them following Kate’s recovery from illness. Meanwhile, Prince William is preparing for a solo trip to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for the annual Earthshot Prize Awards.
This relocation places the Wales family in closer proximity to William’s controversial uncle, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, who remains at Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, approximately 1.4 miles away from William and Kate’s new abode.
Andrew has recently agreed to vacate Royal Lodge and move to the King’s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk early next year. This decision came after he was stripped of his prince and Duke of York titles by Charles due to his involvement in the Epstein scandal. William and Kate have reportedly supported the King’s actions on this matter.
William has been resolute in his stance towards his uncle, particularly in light of the serious allegations against Andrew by Virginia Giuffre. An exclusion zone was established around Forest Lodge in anticipation of the family’s relocation, causing some inconvenience to local residents due to the closure of nearby access points.
Trespassing on protected sites, such as the area surrounding Forest Lodge, is a criminal offense under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (SOCPA) 2005. The Wales family also owns Anmer Hall, a 10-bedroom estate on the Sandringham grounds in Norfolk, and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace, London.