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Topics: Prince William, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince Louis, Royal Family, UK News
Rhiannon Ingle
Topics: Prince William, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince Louis, Royal Family, UK News
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made history after plans were revealed to move their family of five to a very unexpected location.
Now, Prince William and Kate Middleton - along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - have been living in Adelaide Cottage in the castle grounds since August 2022.
However, after a challenging 18 months that have seen Kate deal with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, they have now decided to change things up.
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.
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"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."
William and Kate are now set to move into the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, a property which they are keen on being their 'forever home', which means it will be where they all plan to live as a family when the two parents become King and Queen.
This marks a pretty major royal family first, as the upcoming move means they will be the first monarchs not to live in a palace or castle when William does eventually succeed his father, King Charles III.
The 328-year-old lodge sits in a quiet part of the 4,800-acre estate and offers views over both Berkshire and London - the former of which Kate will no doubt be happy about, given that she's previously described nature as her 'sanctuary'.
Renovations at the Grade II-listed house have already begun and will reportedly be funded by the couple as the cost will not come from the Sovereign Grant, which provides state funding for the monarchy.
Similar to their set-up at their four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage, it is reportedly believed that the family will not have any live-in staff as they want to be able to create as private a family home as possible.
The newly announced move could come about as soon as Christmas, with the family said to be looking forward to creating many happy memories in their new home, as per the BBC.
It is also understood that the family unit is settled and the children are happy at Lambrook School, where all three children currently attend.