No live-in staff, applied market rent: Inside Forest Lodge, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s ‘forever home’
Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 11:25 a.m. | Source: Times of India
The British royal household is witnessing a major jumble!First, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (in case you might not recognize the name, it’s Prince Andrew — sans the title, Prince) is ordered to move out of the Royal Lodge, along with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson — thanks to the piled-up accusations against him and his alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Now, Prince William and Princess Catherine are moving houses, too.For William, Prince of Wales and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, life in the spotlight has always been intertwined with tradition, ceremony, and residences that reflect royal heritage. But this time, their residential address is due for a shake-up!The Waleses, along with their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — are set to relocate to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, a Georgian-era mansion that insiders describe as their “forever home”.Although changing residence is not an unforeseen feat for royals, this move comes with its own set of twists. While the Forest Lodge offers far more space and grandeur than their current residence, it also breaks with many royal norms: no live-in staff, a personal market-rent agreement, and a full-on investment in private funding.Will this move mark an upgrade from their current home at Adelaide Cottage — and does it signal they’ll remain here even after William ascends to the throne?
