Prince William And Kate Middleton Officially Move To Forest Lodge

Kate Middleton and Prince William (Photo: Instagram/@justjared)

JAKARTA - Prince William and Kate Middleton are now officially occupying a new home they hope to become an 'eternal home'. The royal couple, along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have left Adelaide Cottage, where they have lived since late summer 2022.

Reporting from the Vanity Fair page, now they are moving to Forest Lodge, a magnificent 19th-century home located in the Windsor's Great Park area. According to The Telegraph report, the move was made during the All Saints holiday which ended on Sunday, November 2.

Kensington Palace has actually confirmed this move plan since August. Initially the move was scheduled for Christmas. However, the process of renovating and modernizing houses that went faster than expected allowed them to move early.

The renovation, including the addition of the privacy system, is said to be financed directly by Prince William. The process of moving family goods is carried out in stages so that it is completed before the school holidays end.

Forest Lodge offers a much wider space than Adelaide Cottage. If Adelaide Cottage only has four bedrooms, this new house has twice the number of rooms. In addition, there is a very large green area, ponds, and tennis courts.

The location is still in the famous quiet and beautiful Great Park area, and remains close to Windsor Castle and London, which they often visit for official affairs. The distance between the old house and the new house is only about 10 minutes of driving, so the family's routine continues to run normally. Children also continue to study at Lambrook School.

In the meantime, the Wales family will be next door to Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson who lives in Royal Lodge not far from there. But Prince Andrew is reportedly about to be moved to another house in Sandringham Estate after King Charles III withdrew his title as Duke of York and decided to take back his residence lease rights.

For Prince William and Kate, this move is a step to start a new chapter in their lives. Adelaide Cotttage holds many tough memories, from the death of Queen Elizabeth II to the struggle of Princess Kate against cancer.

They wanted to leave an atmosphere full of emotional burdens and replace it with a place that felt more positive. It was even mentioned that Forest Lodge could become their official home in the future when Prince William took the throne to become King.

Forest Lodge is a property owned by Crown Estate, the family will pay rent every month. However, they still have another place to live, namely the 1A apartment in Kensington Palace, as well as the Amner Hall given by the late Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding gift. Amner Hall itself is often their favorite vacation spot, especially during summer school holidays.