Overview

• A Kensington Palace spokesperson told AFP the family will move house later in 2025, without providing further details.
• Multiple outlets report the couple plan to take Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park as a long-term base and are paying for rent, moving costs and light renovations themselves.
• Reports describe Forest Lodge as a Grade II-listed, eight-bedroom Georgian home with previous major restorations, and say the Waleses will continue without live-in staff to protect privacy.
• Proximity to their children’s school is cited as a practical factor for settling in Windsor.
• The move has intensified commentary on Buckingham Palace’s function as its £369 million refit continues until 2027, with some observers warning of reduced visibility for a future king even as reports say the King intends to use the palace once work is complete.