The Prince and Princess of Wales are moving to a new home where they will live near a mobile home community
Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park(Image: Getty Images)
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ soon-to-be neighbours are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Royal family in their community, with some even extending an invitation for a cuppa.
William, Kate and their children George, Charlotte, and Louis, are set to relocate to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, which is rumoured to be their new ‘forever home’.
Despite being just four miles from their current residence, Adelaide Cottage, their move will bring them closer to the residents of Cranbourne Hall Residential Park. The local community was thrilled to learn about their new Royal neighbours, describing them as “wonderful” and “good for the country”.
They said they were excited to welcome William and Kate to the area – and even had some tips for the best places to visit. Jean Reeve, 87, said she would be happy to have the family in the area but hoped the public would let them live in peace.
She said: “I’m happy for them. I welcome them. But I hope the public allow them to live their quietly as a family.
“It’s a less private spot than their previous home – from what I know about the location. So I’d hate for people to always be going past and saying, ‘Oh, that’s where they live.’
“They have young children after all. They deserve privacy.”
Mrs Reeve, who has lived in the area for 40 years, said William and Kate were probably her favourite members of the royal family.
Cranbourne Hall the mobile home park right by Forest Lodge the new home of Kate and William
She said: “I think they are going to be good for the country.
“I was a teenager when the Queen was crowned and she did a lot for this country.
“But now young blood is a good idea.
“And William and Kate are lovely. They’re young. They’re family-orientated. They’re always with their children.
“It’s a new style of monarchy. They’d like to be treated as normal people.”
Jean Reeve at her home in Cranbourne Hall a mobile home park just a few hundred metres from the new home of the from The Prince and Princess of Wales’
Mrs Reeve wondered whether she would spot the family at any of her regular spots – such as the newsagent at the end of the estate.
She said: “I wonder if they’ll use the shop? It will be their nearest now.”
Steven Scorgie, 57, was also keen to welcome the royals to the neighbourhood.
He said: “I’m happy to hear they’re moving this way. It’ll be nice to have some nice neighbours.
“I hope they say the same about me!
“I’ll invite them in for a cuppa if they want.”
Steven Scorgie at his home in Cranbourne Hall
Mr Scorgie said he had always been a fan of the royals – most likely because his father served the British Army as a Scots Guard.
He said: “I’m a fan of the royals. They bring a lot of trade into this country.
“And my father served the Queen. So I was brought up that way.”
‘I think they’re wonderful people’
Discussing tips for the area, Mr Scorgie suggested William and Kate visit his favourite drinking spot.
“They should go to the Fifield Inn,” Mr Scorgie said. “That’s my favourite pub.”
Meanwhile, Rose and Norman Noyce, both 85, also gushed over the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Rose said: “I’m really happy about it. They’re my favourite royals. I think they’re wonderful people and will make a great King and Queen.
“I just hope they don’t mind living near us.”
Rose and Norman Noyce at their home in Cranbourne Hall a mobile home park just a few hundred metres from the new home of the from The Prince and Princess of Wales’.(Image: James Linsell Clark / SWNS)
Norman was also pleased by the move – but admitted he was used to being near royals as he once installed TV aerials on parts of the Crown Estate, including the Royal Household Bowling Club.
He said: “I met the Queen, Princess Margaret, and Fergie.
“The Queen even used to come down and watch the games at the club.”
The couple said they wondered whether William and Kate would try shopping in Bracknell.
Rose said: “They often seem to be out and about so I wouldn’t be too surprised.
“We often go to Bracknell. But I’m sure they’ll be shopping in some places we can’t afford.”
Cynthia Sullivan at her home in Cranbourne Hall
Cynthia Sullivan, 72, who has lived in Cranbourne for 16 years, was also positive when she heard the news.
She said: “Well that’s exciting to hear.
“I think they’re a lovely family. I wish them the best.
“It’s only a short move for them so I’m sure they know the area well. But they will be nearer two pubs – The Duke of Edinburgh and The Rose – so they’ll be good to visit.
“I think Harry and Meghan used to go there.”
Cynthia, who works as a teacher at a nearby primary school, said she thought most of her neighbours would be happy to be near William and Kate.
Cranbourne Hall the mobile home park right by Forest Lodge the new home of Kate and William
She said: “I’ve never heard anyone around here say anything anti-royalist.
“I think most people tend to like them around here.
“The children do too. When the Queen died we set up a memorial – and all the children wrote their own notes. It was sweet.”
Nicola Berry, 50, was shocked by how close Forest Lodge was to Cranbourne Residential Park.
She said: “I heard they were moving but I didn’t realise they’d be so close. Welcome, I suppose!
Cranbourne Hall the mobile home park right by Forest Lodge the new home of Kate and William
“It’s funny because usually when people move to the area I recommend walks in Windsor Great Park – but that’s their back garden!
“So I suppose I’d say avoid Legoland and give The Rose a go.”
Nicola thought it would be “hilarious” if the family were spotted in the estate’s local shop.
She said: “I suppose they’ll probably use the Windsor Farm Shop – as they’ve been seen there before.
“But it would be hilarious if they came to the shop here. Maybe for a late run once the farm shop is closed!”