Camilla Jessen
As the Prince and Princess of Wales prepare to leave Adelaide Cottage, their soon-to-be neighbors are already buzzing.
As the Prince and Princess of Wales prepare to move into their new £16 million mansion, excitement is building among their soon-to-be neighbors.
A Fresh Start After Turbulent Years
Prince William and Princess Kate are reportedly finalizing their move from Adelaide Cottage to the far more lavish Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Georgian estate nestled in Windsor Great Park.
The relocation will be a fresh start for the family of five following several difficult years.
Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge is worth an estimated £16 million.
The impressive villa boasts impressive features such as a chandelier-lit ballroom, tennis court, and sweeping views of the surrounding parkland.
According to reports, Prince William may even be able to spot Wembley Stadium from his bedroom window.
Local Buzz in Cranbourne Hall
Excitement is building in the Cranbourne Hall residential area, which borders the royal property.
Several locals have shared their reactions with the Daily Mail.
Jean Reeve, 87, expressed joy at the move but also called for privacy for the royal couple: “They have young children. They deserve privacy.”
Inviting the Royals Over For a Cup of Tea
Steven Scorgie, 57, also offered a warm welcome.
“I’d be happy to invite them in for a cup of tea if they want,” he said, half-jokingly.
Rose and Norman Noyce, both 85, said William and Kate are their “favourite royals.”
Norman even has a personal connection to the royal world having once worked as a technician for the Crown Estate, where he met Princess Margaret and the Queen.
Pub Sightings and Hopes for a Glimpse
Another local, Cynthia Sullivan, 72, is keeping her eyes peeled.
She’s hopeful the family might pop into local favorites like The Duke of Edinburgh or The Rose, both of which have reportedly hosted Harry and Meghan in the past.
The proximity to Lambrook School, where George, Charlotte, and Louis are enrolled, was also a factor in the move, according to insiders.
No Staff, No Fuss
Despite the grandeur of their new home, sources close to the royals say the family wants to keep things low-key.
Forest Lodge will not have live-in staff, and the emphasis remains firmly on family life and privacy.
Insiders suggest that the move is part of a healing chapter for the family.
“It’s about a fresh chapter and putting the difficult memories behind them,” one source told the Daily Mail.
