Before Prince William’s 40th birthday, it is reported that he and his wife Kate Middleton are planning to move their family from London to Windsor.
The young family is believed to have moved to Adelaide Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor estate, which is also home to their main residence.
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The three sons of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, George, eight, Charlotte, seven, and Louis, four, are reportedly the main reason for the move, according to the Sunday Times.
The publication said that the “changing needs” of the children are the main reason for the move, and that the children will be enrolled in a school in the Windsor area.
This is expected to happen when George and Charlotte finish their term at Thomas’s Battersea School in London.
Princess Charlotte arrives for her first day of school with her brother, Prince George and her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in 2019. Credit: WPA Pool / Getty Images
Along with school benefits, living in Windsor is close to Kate, Carole and Michael Middleton’s parents, who live in Bucklebury, where the Duchess grew up.
The drive from Bucklebury to Adelaide Cottage is only 44 minutes away, making it easy for children’s grandparents to visit.
Another benefit is that the family is close to His Majesty, 96, who spends most of his time at Windsor Castle when he is not living in Buckingham Palace or Sandringham Estate.
The newly renovated Adelaide Cottage is reportedly the first choice for a residence in the area, however, the Palace has not yet been confirmed.
The Cambridge ‘during the platinum jubilee of Elizabeth II. Credit: Max Mumby / Indigo / Getty Images
“The best and only option”
The cottage is one of several royal residences around Windsor Castle, along with Frogmore Cottage, the UK residence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
No living staff are expected, and Cambridge is opting for more privacy, according to The Sun.
“Finding a way to make Adelaide Cottage work seems to be the best and only option,” a royal informant told the publication last month.
“There are problems with all the other houses, so Adelaide will be the favorite.”
The more private residence will give Cambridge children more space than their current residence in Kensington Palace.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Credit: Samir Hussein / Samir Hussein / WireImage
“The reality is that they are quite limited in what they can do in London,” a source told the publication.
“Children cannot enter the park and play football with friends. Their plan is to be there for the next 10 or 15 years and then move to Anmer, which is so special to them. “
Anmer Hall is the Cambridge home in Norfolk, where they often spend their holidays, a two-hour drive from London.
Meanwhile, it is also reported that when Prince Charles ascends the throne, the Cambridge could move to “the big house,” according to The Sun.
Charles is not expected to spend as much time in Windsor Castle as his mother, the Queen, currently does.
Coin of the 40th anniversary of Prince William. Credit: Royal Mint
It is understood that the Cambridges will maintain their London residence as a base and space for their team.
Earlier this month, Prince William will celebrate his 40th birthday, a milestone he considers “so discouraging” according to The Times.
As an early birthday present, the Duke appeared on a special £ 5 commemorative coin in the UK.
The design was unveiled by the Royal Mint last month, showing a profile of the future king along with the number 40 on the left and a “W” on the right.
This is the second time William has appeared on a commemorative coin, appearing next to Kate after her wedding in 2011.
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