Where Is Prince William and Kate Middleton’s New House? Inside the Historic Lodge Set to Become Their ‘Forever Home’

Published: 18 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk

After three years of turbulence, marked by personal trials and shifting royal responsibilities, the Prince and Princess of Wales are preparing to embark on a new chapter in their family life. Prince William and Catherine have confirmed that they will relocate with their children to Forest Lodge, a grand and historic property in Windsor Great Park, which they hope will serve as their “forever home.”

The move, expected to take place later this year, has been confirmed by Kensington Palace. It signals a fresh start for the royal couple and their three children, Prince George, aged 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. According to reports, their first Christmas in their new residence will be celebrated within the walls of the Georgian mansion, offering the family a chance to create lasting memories away from the difficulties of recent years.

Forest Lodge, a Grade II listed Georgian estate, lies within the 4,800 acres of Windsor Great Park in Berkshire. Only four miles from Adelaide Cottage, their current four-bedroom residence, it represents a significant upgrade in both size and stature. With eight bedrooms and an estimated market value of up to £16 million, the red-brick property has long been admired for its striking architectural features and idyllic setting. Built more than three centuries ago, the estate has been recognised by Historic England since 1972. Its elegant design includes Venetian windows, marble fireplaces, a barrel-vaulted hallway, and ornate stucco mouldings that hark back to its 19th-century grandeur.

The lodge underwent a major renovation in 2001, when £1.5 million was spent modernising its interior to prepare it for rental at £15,000 a month. The property’s location adds to its allure: it offers sweeping views of the Berkshire countryside and, according to reports, even allows Prince William to glimpse the Wembley Arch from his bedroom window.

Plans for further work on the estate have already been set in motion. A planning application submitted in June outlined minor internal and external renovations, including replacing doors and windows, removing certain internal walls, restoring ceilings, and installing new floors. These updates, approved by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead earlier this month, will be privately funded by the couple. The choice to finance the work themselves reflects lessons learned from previous controversies within the royal household. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced widespread criticism when it was revealed that £2.4 million of taxpayer money had been spent on the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage before their departure to the United States.

The decision to make Forest Lodge their permanent home is rooted in both personal and practical considerations. The family relocated to Adelaide Cottage in 2022 from Kensington Palace, a move widely interpreted as a trial run for life in Berkshire. It allowed the children to attend Lambrook School nearby and gave William and Kate the chance to balance their royal duties with the desire for a quieter, more grounded family life outside the bustle of London. Yet the three years in Adelaide Cottage have been overshadowed by significant challenges: the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III’s ongoing cancer diagnosis, and Catherine’s own battle with cancer.

Forest Lodge, by contrast, represents a place of renewal. Sources close to the family suggest that William and Kate view it as not only a permanent residence but potentially their base even after William ascends the throne. The property, steeped in history yet offering privacy and tranquility, could serve as the heart of their family life for decades to come.

As the Prince and Princess of Wales prepare for this transition, the move is already being framed as more than just a change of address. For a family navigating the weight of royal expectations and the fragility of personal health, Forest Lodge offers the promise of stability, seclusion, and the chance to look ahead with hope rather than back with strain. For William and Catherine, this is not simply a house; it is, as they have described, their “forever home.”