Let’s start with the big reveal: William and Kate, along with their three kids—George, Charlotte, and Louis—live at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate. It’s a four-bedroom home tucked away near Windsor Castle. Yes, the same Windsor where the Queen used to hang her handbags.
What’s wild is that Adelaide Cottage is not a massive palace. It’s a cozy, Grade II-listed property built in 1831. Think charming, not colossal. The vibe is more “country retreat” than “Buckingham Palace with a guest wing.”
Why this place? Privacy, for starters. It’s secluded, with a private garden where George can practice his football kicks—and no, you won’t see any drones hovering over their lawn. (Ironic, given the paparazzi drama, but okay.)
The Royal Home-Swap: Why They Left London
Before this, they lived at Anmer Hall in Norfolk (a ten-bedroom Georgian mansion—no big deal). But after the Queen’s death, they needed to be closer to Windsor. So they packed up the kids and swapped beachy Norfolk for Windsor’s historic vibe.
The move was a masterclass in strategic royal living. Windsor is closer to King Charles’s main home, plus it’s a 20-minute train ride to London. So William can pop into royal duties while Kate can still pick up the kids from school. (I can barely pick up my own mail, so hats off to them.)
Fun fact: Adelaide Cottage was originally built for Queen Adelaide, William IV’s wife. Yes, another William in the story. I’d say it’s fate, but really, it’s just royal branding.
