Surrounded by woodlands in the 4,800-acre Windsor Great Park, Forest Lodge was designed by Humphry Repton. Its red-brick facade conceals a half-barrel vaulted entrance hall and all the trimmings of a grand Georgian-era mansion: ornate plasterwork and cornicing, marble fireplaces and venetian windows that overlook the verdant setting. Respectfully enlarged and restored over the years, it was acquired by the Crown in 1829 and since March 1972 has enjoyed Grade II-listed status.
Forest lodge under renovation in 2001.
Forest lodge under renovation in 2001.
How big is William and Kate’s new home?
Compared to the four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage, William and Kate’s new home, Forest Lodge, has eight bedrooms. It features six chimneys and nine bay windows. And while their new home has the space, as is the case with their family set-up at Adelaide Cottage, William and Kate will have no live-in staff.
How much is Forest Lodge worth today?
Forest lodge under renovation in 2001.John Stillwell – PA Images/Getty Images
After its last renovation in 2001, which costed approximately $2 million, the mansion was valued at $7.45 million. If Forest Lodge were to come on the market today, it would be worth approximately $22 million.
Forest lodge under renovation in 2001.
Who lived at Forest Lodge before William and Kate?
Notable former occupants of Forest Lodge include Sir Malcom Murray, Sir William Fremantle and Sir John Aird. In 1998, you could rent it for $82,000 a year. After it was announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales were relocating to Forest Lodge, news circulated that two families who lived in cottages nearby were asked to vacate. To offer context, these families rented the cottages (once Forest Lodge’s stables) from the Crown Estate and have been offered similar accommodations elsewhere in Windsor Great Park.
Who will pay the rent for William and Kate’s new home, Forest Lodge?
William and Kate will pay the rent for Forest Lodge personally, meaning, they will not be using public funds. Any minor renovations will also be paid for by the couple.
Why are William and Kate moving to Forest Lodge?
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron (not pictured) to Windsor Castle in July 2025.WPA Pool/Getty Images