Following news Kate Middleton and Prince William are set to leave Kensington Palace and downsize to Adelaide Cottage, behavioural expert Darren Staton has analysed what the modest move reveals about the Royal couple. Darren said such a move is both ‘significant and strategic’ and shows how Kate and William are yearning for a more ‘grounded’ family life behind closed doors.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair, Darren said: “Kate and William downsizing to Adelaide Cottage would be a significant move and one that is consistent with the core values and beliefs the Royal couple have, as well as their characters. Although they recognise and embrace their roles as senior Royals, they have also shown a willingness to break away from tradition and protocol and conduct themselves in a more relatable and personable manner.
“We see them interacting much more with the public, engaging with the crowds during their Royal duties and showing a hands-on approach at events, whether it be kicking around a football or sitting on a floor with others in attendance. Considering these behaviours, their latest decision to leave Kensington Palace shouldn’t come as a surprise, as it’s clear Kate and William, despite their Royal duties, want to live as much a normal life as humanly possible for their family.
“Such a move would mean their in-house staff would be forced to live out of immediate residence, suggesting that Kate and William very much have a desire for their own space within their own household and for it to be a relatively normal and grounded space behind closed doors.
“It’s another behavioural display of Kate and William wanting to do things their own way and another strategic move by the pair, as the residence is on the Windsor estate meaning they will be much closer to the Queen.
“Given that William is being given more and more Royal duties and is due to take over the monarchy himself, it makes sense for him to be within close proximity to Her Majesty, not only to work alongside her but to spend as much time as possible around her.
“The move in household will also see the pair respected by and more connected with the public - leaving the grandeur of Kensington Palace for a smaller and more modest home will no doubt allow William and Kate once again to appear more approachable and a couple that the everyday public can resonate with.”
