A Fresh Start for the Wales Family
Moving to Forest Lodge is about more than just space. According to The Sun, the couple also views it as a chance to move forward from a difficult few years. “Moving gives them an opportunity for a fresh start and a new chapter; an opportunity to leave some of the more unhappy memories behind. This is a move for the long-term. They see it as their forever home.”
Forest Lodge’s location also offers convenience. It is ten minutes closer to Lambrook School, where all three Wales children study, making it easier for William and Kate—known for being hands-on parents—to manage the school run.
Life at Forest Lodge
The mansion, with its Flemish bond brick, slate roof, bay windows, cornicing, and grand barrel-vaulted entrance hall, will provide the space the family has been hoping for. While they intend to remain without live-in staff, the new property will give them room to host meetings, overnight guests, and the children’s friends.
The family dog, a black cocker spaniel named Orla, will also join them at their new home. William once admitted that Orla often sneaks onto the couple’s bed, joking during a royal visit that the pup’s presence sometimes makes sleeping arrangements a little cozy.
Other Royal Residences
Despite the move, William and Kate will retain their other homes: Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall in Norfolk, where they often spend school holidays. Still, their focus now appears firmly on Windsor, with Forest Lodge marking what they hope will be a lasting base for the next chapter of their lives.
