Residence shift announced for William and Kate, the royals
Royal Family's Residences: A Closer Look at Prince William and Princess Kate's Homes
Prince William and Princess Kate, the heir apparent of the British Royal Family, have multiple residences that reflect their roles and the historical significance of the monarchy. Their primary London residence is Apartment A1 at Kensington Palace, a historic royal residence that was previously home to Princess Diana and young Princes William and Harry.
However, the family's most significant residence is their new home within the grounds of Windsor Castle. This residence, Forest Lodge, was built for Queen Victoria in the 19th century and offers eight bedrooms, making it a more spacious dwelling compared to their previous residence, Adelaide Cottage. The move to Forest Lodge is expected to take place later this year.
Forest Lodge, often described as a small castle, is strategically located due to the proximity of their children's school, the nearby Lambrook School. The family is currently residing within the expansive grounds of Windsor Castle, with Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, preparing for the move to Forest Lodge.
Prince William, in his role as heir apparent, has taken over the Duchy of Cornwall's property portfolio, which is worth around one billion pounds (approximately 1.16 billion euros). This portfolio includes their other residence, Anmer Hall, located in the eastern English county of Norfolk.
In addition to their residences, the royal family has several other homes that reflect historical importance and current roles of its members. These include Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the monarch since 1837, currently undergoing major renovations; Windsor Castle, one of the oldest inhabited castles, used for official ceremonies by King Charles III; Balmoral Castle, the Scottish summer retreat of the royal family; St. James Palace, the official London residence for Princess Anne and others; and Highgrove House, a residence previously owned by King Charles and Princess Diana, now considered part of the Duchy Estate.
The renovation works on Forest Lodge are already underway and are being paid for by Prince William and Princess Kate, estimated to be worth around 16 million pounds (approximately 18.5 million euros). The couple has also made improvements to their country house, Anmer Hall, located in the eastern English county of Norfolk. Their London residence, Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace, continues to serve as a base for the family in the city.
As the royal family continues to adapt and evolve, the homes of Prince William and Princess Kate offer a glimpse into their lives and the historical significance of the British monarchy.
News about the Royal Family's residences reveals that Prince William and Princess Kate now reside in Forest Lodge within Windsor Castle's grounds, a historical home previously owned by Queen Victoria. Additionally, they maintain an interest in lifestyle and home-and-garden matters, as reflected by the renovations and improvements being made to Forest Lodge and their Norfolk residence, Anmer Hall.
