Prince William and Princess Kate are moving their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park later this year. The eight-bedroom Grade II-listed property, owned by the King as part of the Crown Estate, is valued at approximately £16 million. The couple is reportedly funding the renovations themselves, with minor internal and external alterations already underway after receiving recent approval from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. This move marks a transition from their current residence at Adelaide Cottage, where they have lived for the past three years.
The relocation to Forest Lodge is seen as an opportunity for a fresh start for the family, offering a change of environment while maintaining proximity to Lambrook School, which their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—have attended since 2022. Forest Lodge underwent significant renovations in 2001, costing £1.5 million at the time. Prince George is expected to begin his secondary education in September 2026, with Eton College being the widely anticipated choice, continuing a family tradition. The public's perception of the Royal Family remains strong, with Prince William and Princess Kate noted for their popular and influential roles.