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William and Kate Plan Move, School Shift as They Work to Avoid 'Spare' Label for Charlotte and Louis

Commentators say the couple seek equal footing for all three children within a fixed line of succession.

Overview

  • Marie Claire reports the family will relocate from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park in the coming weeks.
  • Prince George, 12, is set to begin secondary school next September, with expectations he will be introduced to royal life in a more formal way.
  • Royal biographer Robert Hardman said on the Daily Mail’s podcast that William and Kate are very concerned the younger two do not feel less loved or relevant than the heir.
  • Former royal butler Grant Harrold suggested the parents may support Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis pursuing careers outside full‑time royal duties, which remains unconfirmed.
  • The discussion is driven by commentators rather than palace statements and draws on past examples of royal ‘spares,’ notably Princess Margaret and Prince Harry.