Prince William and Kate announce major family move to new home

It's been a big year for the Wales family, so Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales have decided on a fresh start – the family will be moving away from their home of Adelaide Cottage.

A spokesperson for Kensington Palace confirmed the news to Us Weekly, saying, "The Wales family will move house later this year."

Another source close the the royals told the BBC, "Windsor has become their home. However, over the last few years while they have lived at Adelaide Cottage there have been some really difficult times.

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"Moving gives them an opportunity for a fresh start and a new chapter.

"It's an opportunity to leave some of the more unhappy memories behind," the source said.

Will and Kate, both 43, will be moving with their children George, 12, Charlotte, 10 and Louis, seven from their home of three years to Forest Lodge.

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Their time at Adelaide Cottage has seen them weather some storms and huge changes, including the late Queen Elizabeth's death, King Charles accesion and coronation, as well as his and Kate's cancer diagnoses and treatment.

The Wales have chosen the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge for their new family home, located in Windsor Great Park, far from Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.

The family is said to be paying for the move and rent for the 328-year-old, Grade II-listed lodge themselves with no extra cost to the taxpayer.

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It is understood that the family will remain there even when William becomes King.

Planning applications sighted by The Sun reveals that minor renovations both inside and outside have begun, with the family aiming to move in by Christmas.

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