IT’S OFFICIAL 😱🏡 A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
Princess Catherine and Prince William have moved into Forest Lodge with George, Charlotte & Louis — signaling a powerful fresh start after years of challenges.
Inside the $22 MILLION, 8-BEDROOM MANSION, every jaw-dropping detail tells a story 👇👇

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A New Chapter for the Wales Family: Inside the Move to Forest Lodge

In a move symbolizing renewal and optimism as 2026 begins, Prince William and Princess Catherine (the Prince and Princess of Wales) have officially relocated with their children—Prince George (12), Princess Charlotte (10), and Prince Louis (7)—to Forest Lodge, a secluded Georgian mansion in Windsor Great Park. The transition from their previous home, the modest four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage, occurred in late 2025, with reports confirming the family settled in by November or early autumn. This upgrade marks what insiders describe as a “fresh start” following challenging years, including health battles and family milestones.

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Forest Lodge, originally known as Holly Grove and built in the 1770s, is a Grade II-listed property acquired by the Crown Estate in 1829. Nestled amid woodlands in the 4,800-acre Windsor Great Park, it offers enhanced privacy—just four miles from Adelaide Cottage yet far more secluded. The eight-bedroom mansion features elegant period details, including marble fireplaces, ornate plaster cornices, a half-barrel vaulted ceiling, and expansive views over the park, forest, and distant Windsor Castle. Amenities include a tennis court, paddock, and proximity to a small lake—ideal for the sporty Wales family.

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Valued at around £16-22 million (depending on sources), the property underwent minor renovations in 2025—funded privately by the couple, with no use of public funds via the Sovereign Grant. They hold a 20-year lease from the Crown Estate, paying market rent, and plan no live-in staff to maintain a hands-on, private family life. Princess Catherine, known for her artistic touch, has been personally overseeing decorations, favoring a “contemporary classic” style with soft creams, pastels, antique rugs, and reclaimed elements—similar to her work on previous homes.

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The relocation follows three years at Adelaide Cottage, chosen in 2022 for its proximity to Lambrook School (where the children remain enrolled) and a desire for green space after London life at Kensington Palace. However, the smaller cottage became associated with difficult memories: Queen Elizabeth II’s passing shortly after the move, ongoing family tensions, and the cancer diagnoses of both King Charles and Princess Catherine in 2024 (with Catherine announcing remission in early 2025). Sources describe Forest Lodge as the family’s “forever home”—a long-term base even when William ascends the throne, signaling a modern approach to monarchy away from grand palaces like Buckingham (under renovation until 2027).

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Enhanced security measures, including a restricted zone and closures in the park, have sparked some local debate but underscore the need for protection. The children benefit from continuity—staying near school, grandparents (the Middletons), and Windsor Castle for duties—while gaining more space as they grow, with George approaching secondary school in 2026.

As the Waleses embrace this new era, Forest Lodge represents stability, privacy, and forward momentum. Recent family moments, from Christmas services to casual outings, show them thriving in Windsor.

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