News of the move first broke on November 1, when The Telegraph reported that the couple had relocated with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis during the children’s half-term school break.

Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Georgian mansion in Windsor Great Park, is described by sources as the family’s “forever home” — a place they plan to stay even after William becomes king. The new residence marks a fresh chapter for the Wales family following a difficult few years that included the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and cancer diagnoses for both King Charles and Princess Kate in 2024.

The Princess of Wales shared earlier this year that she is now in remission, while the King’s treatment is ongoing.

An insider told the Daily Mail that leaving Adelaide Cottage, their previous Windsor home, was as much an emotional move as a practical one. “Every part of Adelaide Cottage, sadly, had an unpleasant memory associated with it,” they said. “It’s a lovely house and they started with such high hopes, but in the end they experienced some of their most challenging times there as a family. Little wonder that William feels like it was cursed.”

For the Waleses, Forest Lodge represents more than just a new address — it’s a symbol of recovery, renewal, and hope for the future.