Prince William and Kate Middleton are looking at moving on from Adelaide Cottage to a larger home.
It’s understood the Prince and Princess of Wales, who are looking to upsize to a grander royal residence, may consider relocating to Fort Belvedere, the Daily Mail reports.
The property was the favourite home of Edward VIII, who lived there before he became king and after he abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson.
Known as The Fort, the sprawling estate features an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court.
It also boasts a rose garden, walled garden, kitchen garden, large greenhouse, stables, two lakes, paddocks and three cottages for staff.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be on the hunt for a new royal residence. Picture: AP Photo/Frank Augstein
William and Kate are considering upsizing to Belvedere Castle. Picture: High Level/Shutterstock
“They feel they have outgrown Adelaide Cottage and need somewhere more substantial,” a source told the Daily Mail.
“This is the perfect new home for them. It has a swimming pool and tennis court, and Charlotte loves playing tennis.”
William and Kate were previously reported to be offered the keys to Royal Lodge, the large Windsor home where Prince Andrew lives.
The Duke of York, who moved into the 30-room mansion in 2004, has refused to move, after taking on a “cast-iron lease” that lasts until 2078.
Another plan to move the family into a wing of Windsor Castle also seems to be off the table.
The duo have reportedly “outgrown” Adelaide Cottage. Picture: Shutterstock
William and Kate were previously reported to be offered the keys to Royal Lodge, where Prince Andrew lives.
Prince Andrew has refused to move, after taking on a “cast-iron lease” that lasts until 2078. Picture: Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images
William and Kate moved their family into Adelaide Cottage in 2022.
Before living in the four-bedroom home, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, and their parents lived in a lavish 20-room Kensington Palace apartment, which has been dubbed a “prison for kids”.
The family lived in Apartment 1A from 2017 to 2022, and Kate and William still use it as their official office, The Sun reports.
Although it is called an “apartment”, royal experts have said the royal dwelling is anything but small.
The Wales family previously lived at Kensington Palace at Apartment 1A.
William and Kate uprooted their kids in 2022 for a more rural and private life out of the “goldfish bowl” of central London. Picture: @KensingtonRoyal/X
The “enormous” Apartment 1A is spread over four floors and takes up half the Clock Tower wing designed by Sir Christopher Wren for King William and Queen Mary.
It has five reception rooms, three main bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, as well as his-and-hers dressing rooms.
There are nine bedrooms for staff on the top floor, which can be reached by a lift. In the basement, there is a gym, laundry room and space for luggage.
Despite the impressive amenities, William and Kate uprooted their kids in 2022 for a more rural and private life out of the “goldfish bowl” of central London.
Sources said the couple dreamt of having a “modest” home with a garden so the children could play outside together.
Parts of this story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
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