Overview

• Kensington Palace confirmed the move from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, with the transfer expected around Christmas 2025.
• Planning records show minor refurbishments approved in early August, including a window removal and chimney repair, with work now underway.
• Media reports citing a palace insider say the Crown Estate owns the property and the couple will pay a market rent while self-funding renovations.
• The 18th-century house provides far more space than Adelaide Cottage, including eight bedrooms, and is being cast as a long-term “forever home.”
• Local residents expressed a warm welcome alongside worries about privacy and potential sightseers, and the location keeps the children near Lambrook School.