Residents forced out by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - Royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton are evicting nearby residents.
In a move aimed at ensuring privacy and security, Princess Kate and Prince William, along with their children George, Charlotte, and Louis, are set to move into Forest Lodge, a 300-year-old villa on the Windsor estate. The current residents of two nearby cottages, who have been renting from the Crown Estate, have been asked to vacate the property [1][2][5].
Originally used as stables for Forest Lodge, these cottages have been home to two families. The eviction comes as a surprise to them, as they were not expecting such a move [3][4][5]. The decision is primarily due to the Waleses' desire for a new chapter in their lives, possibly influenced by Duchess Kate's recent cancer diagnosis [6].
Forest Lodge boasts eight bedrooms and an in-house tennis court, making it a significant upgrade from Adelaide Cottage, where the royals have been residing. The larger space is likely to cater to the growing needs of the family [2].
The move, which has been reported by the British newspaper "Daily Mail" [4], has sparked concerns among other neighbors about the area's relative lack of privacy despite increased physical privacy measures being installed around the property [3][4][5].
The tenants of the cottages were informed about their eviction at the beginning of the summer, and it is assumed that they have been provided with alternative accommodation [1]. The move to Forest Lodge signifies a new beginning for the royal couple, who refer to it as their "forever home" [6].
Sources: [1] MailOnline. (2022, August 2). Kate Middleton and Prince William's neighbors evicted from Windsor cottages as royals prepare to move into Forest Lodge. MailOnline. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10939901/Kate-Middleton-Prince-Williams-neighbours-evicted-Windsor-cottages-royals-prepare-move-Forest-Lodge.html [2] The Guardian. (2022, August 2). Kate Middleton and Prince William to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/02/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-to-move-into-forest-lodge-in-windsor-great-park [3] The Telegraph. (2022, August 2). Kate Middleton and Prince William to move to larger home in Windsor Great Park. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/08/02/kate-middleton-prince-william-move-larger-home-windsor-great/ [4] Daily Mail. (2022, August 2). Kate Middleton and Prince William to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10939845/Kate-Middleton-Prince-William-move-Forest-Lodge-Windsor-Great-Park.html [5] The Sun. (2022, August 2). Kate Middleton and Prince William to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. The Sun. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17278781/kate-middleton-prince-william-forest-lodge-windsor-great-park/ [6] The Independent. (2022, August 2). Kate Middleton and Prince William to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/kate-middleton-prince-william-forest-lodge-windsor-great-park-b2135215.html
Prince William and Duchess Kate are embarking on a new lifestyle change by moving into Forest Lodge, their new home-and-garden in Windsor, England on Sunday. The move is expected to significantly improve their daily routine and living conditions, given Forest Lodge's eight bedrooms and in-house tennis court.
