Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Upcoming Move Displace Two Windsor Families originally appeared on Parade.
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s next move on the Windsor estate has already led to a shake-up for a couple of nearby residents.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, along with their children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, are preparing to leave Adelaide Cottage — their home of the past three years — for Forest Lodge later in 2025. As plans for the relocation progress,PEOPLE confirmed on Sunday, August 17, that two neighboring families were asked to leave their residences earlier this summer.
According to the Daily Mail, the households had been living in cottages once converted from old stables on the estate. These properties, which were rented out through the Crown Estate, sit in close proximity to Forest Lodge, the new eight-bedroom home for the Wales family. While the transition may have come as a surprise, PEOPLE stated that the tenants did not receive eviction notices and were instead moved to “similar or better housing” within Windsor Great Park.
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“They were not expecting it,” a source told the Daily Mail. “Those houses are very close to the lodge, so they’re not going to want any Tom, Dick or Harry living in those houses if there are going to be royals there.”
According to the outlet, additional privacy measures have already been put in place, including fresh shrubbery and screening around the property. Minor renovations are also underway, and a Kensington Palace spokesperson previously confirmed, “The Wales family will move house later this year.”
As for Kate, she recently expanded her early childhood advocacy with the launch of a new educational project. On August 6, the Princess of Wales unveiled seven animated videos through her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, aimed at helping parents, caregivers, and professionals better support children’s emotional and social development.
“Loving, responsive interactions with trusted adults help shape how children learn and grow, laying the foundations for future life health and happiness,” Kate explained in her announcement, noting that the series highlights how everyday relationships influence brain development.
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Upcoming Move Displace Two Windsor Families first appeared on Parade on Aug 17, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
