“They are not. If you think of Kensington Palace in a way, it is built around three courtyards. If you kind of think of them as being these wonderful red brick terrace houses. Because they are all joined, but separate houses.”
After several challenging years, including the Princess’s cancer diagnosis alongside that of her father-in-law King Charles, the couple have continued to balance family life across multiple homes. While they retain access to Anmer Hall in Norfolk, they relocated last year to the eight-bedroom Forest Hall in Windsor. Before that, they lived at Adelaide Cottage, a smaller and more understated property in the same area.
The history of Adelaide Cottage
Set within the Crown Estate’s private 655-acre Royal Park, Adelaide Cottage dates back to 1831. It was originally built as a retreat for Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV, and is steeped in both history and intrigue.
The property underwent major renovations in 2015 and features notably lavish details. Reports claim that the main bedroom includes a ceiling decorated with gilded dolphins and ornate rope motifs.