Overview
- A lip-reading expert reported that Princess Kate told Germany’s first lady they are creating mood boards and intend to begin renovations after Christmas.
- The same analysis captured Prince William saying the house move has been rather challenging but that they are tackling it.
- People reports the family intends Forest Lodge to be their long-term base under a 20-year lease disclosed in a Public Accounts Committee briefing.
- According to People, the couple privately paid for their move and initial minor work and will pay market rent for the property.
- Coverage differs on when they moved in, with People citing the October school break and other outlets pointing to November, and some furnishing details remain reported but unconfirmed.