Here's why Prince William and Kate Middleton are leaving London and moving to Queen's Windsor estate
Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning to leave their London home at Kensington Palace and relocate to a new residence some 30 miles west in Berkshire, the county that houses the Queen's primary residence, Windsor Castle. It has been widely reported that the couple along wth their three children will occupy Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate, but that is not confirmed yet.
Apparently, there are three very compelling reasons for this move.
Two of their three children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attend school in London. This family looks at the country retreat of Anmer Hall on the Queen's Sandringham Estate as the second home.
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It looks like their move to Berkshire may be a definite reality by the end of next year. The first clue was that the Duke and the Duchess wish to live in Windsor for the upcoming decade. Moreover, they would like it if the Norfolk home of Anmer Hall turns out to be the main home for the children when they are older. The Times also reported that after he turns 40 on 21 June, he plans to make the move. Another motive for moving to Berkshire would be to give his children more freedom as he develops a new role for himself.
While his children will leave their prep school Thomas's Battersea by the end of the term, they will be enrolled at a school near Windsor. Their third child, Prince Louis, 4 who made quite an impact during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations will also join them.
It was further clarified that the Duke and Duchess plan to retain their Kensington Palace apartments and the residence will continue to remain their administrative hub while they will visit Anmer Hall during their downtime. Moreover, in the future Prince Charles would most likely spend a majority of his time at Buckingham Palace as King, while the gates to Windsor Castle will be open to the Cambridge family. It is also assumed that the Queen, Prince William's grandmother, is a prime motivating factor in this move.
The 96-year-old monarch is experiencing episodic mobility problems and has been heard to delegate large chunks of her royal duties to Prince Charles and William. Last month, William filled in for the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament with his father. In addition to this, William also played a prominent role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as he stood in for the Queen at Buckingham Palace while she was staying at Windsor Castle.
Being in closer proximity to the Queen at Windsor, where she now spends the majority of her time, could ensure the Duke of Cambridge is available to support her more in the near future.