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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Royal Expert Explains Why Prince William Doesn't "Love" the Idea of Moving Into One Iconic Property, Which Would Be Akin to "Camping in a Museum"

Prince William wears a navy suit and looks down at the ground, while wife Kate Middleton wears a black suit and has long brown golden hair.

It was recently confirmed that Princess Kate and Prince William would be leaving their "modest" Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage, in favor of the much larger Forest Lodge. The mansion is being described as the Prince and Princess of Wales's "forever home," and they seemingly have no intention of leaving the estate, even once William becomes king. Now, one royal expert has shared why Prince William is so averse to living at Buckingham Palace, despite Royal Family tradition.

"I don't think it was ever loved," royal biographer and expert Robert Lacey told The Telegraph of Buckingham Palace. "If you read what kings have said in their diaries, it was always seen as an office. I think, actually, as an office it has been very successful. As a ceremonial figurehead for the Royal Family, as the place that visitors identify with, it's been a great success."

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