{"id":315195,"date":"2025-08-03T18:25:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T18:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/315195\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T18:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T18:25:21","slug":"expert-says-kate-middletons-gothic-mansion-move-is-unlikely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/315195\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Says Kate Middleton’s Gothic Mansion Move Is Unlikely"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was recently reported that Kate Middleton<\/a> and Prince William<\/a> were considering moving out<\/a> of their Windsor home<\/a>, Adelaide Cottage<\/a>, in favor of the much larger gothic-revival<\/a> mansion Fort Belvedere<\/a>. However, one royal expert<\/a> isn’t so sure that the Prince and Princess of Wales<\/a> will want to move their three children<\/a>\u2014Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis\u2014into such a huge property, after living in a “modest” home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the Mirror<\/a>, the BBC’s former royal correspondent<\/a>, Jennie Bond, discussed the rumors Kate and William might leave Adelaide Cottage. “Well, the first thing that has to be said is that this is just a rumor,” Bond told the outlet. “William and Catherine<\/a> have been so set on giving their children a more ‘normal’ upbringing<\/a> than royal youngsters before them that it’s hard to imagine them wanting to move to what is, in effect, a castle<\/a>\u2014albeit a relatively small one.”<\/p>\n

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Fort Belvedere in Windsor Great Park.<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

However, Bond also noted that it’s entirely possible the Prince and Princess of Wales<\/a> are “outgrowing Adelaide Cottage,” which is fairly low on space for the family. With just 4 bedrooms, and no room for live-in staff members<\/a>, it’s undeniable that Kate and William might feel cramped inside the smaller house.<\/p>\n

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“Whatever they decide, William and Catherine will have their children’s happiness at heart,” Bond told the outlet. “For them, preserving a relaxed, cozy family life\u2014as close to some sort of normality as possible given their status\u2014is a top priority.”<\/p>\n

Bond also elaborated on Fort Belvedere, a property loved by King Edward VIII<\/a>, which the royal correspondent called “a step up in terms of grandeur.” “With up to 8 bedrooms, acres of garden, a lake, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a polo stud, its appeal is obvious,” the former royal reporter told the outlet. “Charlotte and Catherine love playing tennis<\/a>, and the whole family would enjoy the outdoor pool.”<\/p>\n

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Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly considering moving their family to Fort Belvedere.<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Despite the building being “pretty Gothic looking,” Bond revealed that the property had been “elegantly renovated by its private tenants.” Bond continued, “There are also about 3 cottages in the grounds, which could be useful for staff or protection officers.”<\/p>\n

As for the suggestion that Kate and William had wanted to move into Prince Andrew’s current residence<\/a>, Royal Lodge<\/a>, Bond believes that option is not on the table. “That is already a cause of bad blood<\/a> within the family as Prince Andrew<\/a> refuses to budge,” Bond claimed. “Fort Belvedere could be an inspired alternative which would be less provocative than taking over Andrew’s home<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

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