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William and Kate Settle Into Forest Lodge as Outlet Disputes 'First Look' From Remembrance Video

The family moved in on market rent after privately funding minor work, prioritizing privacy and security at their Windsor Great Park residence.

Overview

  • The Prince and Princess of Wales relocated with their three children to the eight-bedroom, Grade II‑listed Forest Lodge in early November, upgrading from Adelaide Cottage.
  • Several outlets framed Prince William’s Nov. 11 Remembrance video as a first glimpse inside the house, but People and HELLO! report the backdrop matches a room he uses at Windsor Castle.
  • Kensington Palace-linked reporting says the couple paid for minor renovations and their move privately and will pay market rent to the Crown Estate for the property.
  • Planning applications filed in June sought consent for modest internal and external alterations to the 328‑year‑old home, which underwent a substantial restoration in 2001.
  • Coverage describes Forest Lodge as their intended long‑term base, with reports highlighting Kate’s hands‑on interior direction and the family’s emphasis on seclusion, including no live‑in staff and enhanced privacy measures.