Overview

• William and Kate are assessing Fort Belvedere as a potential replacement for their four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage.
• No final decision has been made and previously considered alternatives such as a Windsor Castle wing appear to have been set aside.
• The 59-hectare estate features 18th-century gothic architecture alongside amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court and service cottages.
• Fort Belvedere’s royal heritage is highlighted by its association with Edward VIII, who signed his 1936 abdication papers there.
• The property’s seclusion and proximity to institutions like Eton College support the couple’s priorities for privacy and their children’s education.