Following the announcement of a highly unexpected move with their family, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been accused of “forcing” families from their homes.
For those who don’t know, the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, will be moving from Adelaide Cottage to a new home later this year. They have been residing in their current residence since 2022.
When the future king does ultimately succeed his father, King Charles III, William and Kate will be the first monarchs to not reside in a palace or castle. This announcement represents a significant milestone for the royal family.
However, it seems that a lot of effort has been done behind the scenes to prepare the expansive home for the family of five, including resolving the neighbors.
Why are the Wales moving?
Following a difficult 18 months during which Kate had to cope with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, they have now made the decision to make a change.
A royal source has told the BBC: “Windsor has become their home. However, over the last few years, while they have lived at Adelaide Cottage, there have been some really difficult times.
“Moving gives them an opportunity for a fresh start and a new chapter.”
The source added: “It’s an opportunity to leave some of the more unhappy memories behind.”
Where is the new home?
Now, William and Kate are planning to move into the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. They want this house to be their “forever home,” meaning that when the two parents become King and Queen, they all want to live there as a family.
The 328-year-old lodge is located in a peaceful area of the 4,800-acre property and provides views of London and Berkshire, the former of which Kate would undoubtedly appreciate as she has called nature her “sanctuary” in the past.
The Wales will move in when?
According to reports, the pair will pay for the renovations at the Grade II-listed home as the Sovereign Grant, which provides state funds for the monarchy, would not cover the cost.
According to reports, the family will not have any live-in employees, much as they do at their four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage, since they wish to maintain a family home that is as private as possible.
According to the BBC, the family is reportedly looking forward to making many pleasant memories in their new home, and the recently announced transfer might happen as soon as Christmas.
What about the neighbours?
“They were told to move out,” a royal insider reportedly told the Daily Mail this weekend. “I guess they were given somewhere else, but they were told they had to move.”
The insider added: “They were not expecting it.
“Those houses are very close to the lodge, so they’re not going to want any Tom, Dick or Harry living in those houses if there are going to be royals there.”
The Royal Family has not formally confirmed such rumors.
