Every new year brings the promise of a reset, but for Kate, the start of 2026 looks especially meaningful. Prince George is preparing for senior school, and the Prince and Princess of Wales are settling into their first full year at Forest Lodge, the new family home in Windsor Great Park. The move marks a big shift from Adelaide Cottage and feels like a symbolic step forward after what has been an incredibly tough period.
Forest Lodge is an eight-bedroom Georgian mansion tucked away among woodland, and it is already being described as a forever home. With Kate’s health hopefully continuing to improve, the house represents more than just extra space. It is a chance to focus on happier moments and leave behind the shadow of her cancer battle. “After a very difficult two years, I think the family will all be looking forward to a new chapter,” royal expert Katie Nicholl says. “Forest Lodge is a new start. It’s a chance to leave that difficult period behind and very much look to the future.”
