Overview
- The Prince and Princess of Wales moved from Adelaide Cottage during their children’s half-term and are now settling into the eight-bedroom, Grade II-listed house.
- A 150-acre protected zone with a 2.3-mile perimeter and new fencing now surrounds the property, closing Cranbourne Gate and nearby parking to locals under SOCPA 2005 provisions.
- The relocation places the family about 1.4 miles from Andrew Mountbatten Windsor at Royal Lodge, who is expected to move to Sandringham next year after losing his titles and receiving notice to surrender his lease.
- Forest Lodge is Crown Estate property, and reporting indicates the family will pay a market-rate rent, with past listings and expert commentary placing current rental values above the £15,000 per month cited in 2001.
- The couple plan to keep no live-in staff, and William is due to travel to Rio de Janeiro shortly for the Earthshot Prize awards.