Kate Middleton and Prince William’s move ‘surprised a lot of people’ in life-changing decision for children
A quaint four-bedroom cottage nestled in the Home Counties may not be everyone’s first thought for Royal digs, but Adelaide Cottage has ticked all the boxes for the future king and his wife, whose move “surprised everyone” as they made a life-changing decision for their children, an expert says.
Now the primary residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, this two-storey treasure lies within the expansive, 655-acre Windsor Home Park, a mere 10 minute walk away from Windsor Castle.
William and Kate, who are both aged 42, bid adieu to their grand 1A Kensington Palace apartment and embraced their new home in 2022, seeking a more grounded lifestyle for their young trio – Prince, 11, George, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
“They are very, very happy there. Being able to live in the middle of Windsor Home Park, where they’re not overlooked and can come and go in complete privacy, makes the downsize from Kensington Palace worth it on every level,” said royal expert and author Katie Nicholl. “There’s not a huge amount of space, but Adelaide Cottage ticks all the right boxes.”
The couple’s relocation is rumoured to stem from their desire to grant their offspring a slice of normalcy, safely tucked away from Kensington Palace’s legions of gawkers. Plus, the move brought them closer to the Queen, who regrettably died just week after their resettlement.
Despite its modest four bedrooms—unlike the nearby Royal Lodge, which boasts seven and is home to Prince Andrew—Adelaide Cottage offers plenty of room for the family, especially since they don’t have live-in staff. Aides make the commute to work at the property instead, reports OK!.
