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Nestled within the lush 655-acre Windsor Estate, Adelaide Cottage has been the beloved home of the Wales family since their move from London in 2022. This Grade II listed gem, originally built for Queen Adelaide, offers a more grounded and green upbringing for Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and their older brother, Prince George.
While their previous residence, Kensington Palace, was a symbol of opulence with its 20 rooms and four stories of grandeur—including underfloor heating, encrypted Wi-Fi, a TV projector, and even a panic room—Adelaide Cottage represents a step towards simplicity. With only four bedrooms, which is quite modest for a royal residence, the cottage has become the Wales family home in every sense, and they are very happy there.
Living in the middle of Windsor Home Park, the Wales family enjoys privacy and the freedom to come and go without being overlooked, making the downsizing from Kensington Palace worthwhile on every level. While Kensington Palace remains their official residence and houses an expansive apartment, the family rarely uses it. It was previously reported that Catherine spent part of her immediate post-surgical recovery at the Windsor property earlier this year.
The Wales household also temporarily moved to Amner Hall, known for its larger size, but they treasure their time at Adelaide Cottage. Any renovations at the cottage would typically be funded by British taxpayers, but Prince William is reportedly hesitant about this idea. Plans for renovations include restoring a rundown brick annex next to the cottage, intended to serve as both a retreat for the Queen-in-waiting and for their staff. Currently, this red brick building is not habitable and requires extensive renovations before it can be used.
Discussions about utilizing the annex and improving the overall cottage grounds have been ongoing, but the project has been delayed due to the family’s unfortunate circumstances. William is very conscious of public scrutiny regarding the royal family’s spending habits, and he seeks the best way to cover any renovation costs. For now, the project remains on the back burner but is expected to be revisited when the time is right.
Originally built in 1831 for King William IV’s wife, the consort’s namesake cottage was fully renovated by William and Catherine in 2015. There have long been rumors that the restoration included a collection of gilded dolphins and ropes adorning the master bedroom walls. This renovation comes amidst reports suggesting that Princess Catherine is in good spirits, especially now that her chemotherapy treatments have successfully eliminated cancer.
The Wales couple guards their precious family time in the sanctuary of their home, sharing only snippets of their lives behind closed doors. On a recent outing, William revealed a charming detail about bedtime routines: he shared that their family dog, Orla the cocker spaniel, often sleeps on the bed alongside him and Catherine. This revelation came during a visit to Duy College in Cornwall, where William chatted with a well-wisher and petted her dog, Jax.
Adelaide Cottage, which was renovated in 2015, features charming historic touches, including a glistening Egyptian marble fireplace and a master bedroom ceiling adorned with dolphins. This cozy royal hideaway stands in stark contrast to their former lavish lifestyle in bustling London, where they had five reception rooms, multiple bedrooms, dressing rooms, dedicated nurseries, and more.
Despite their new, more modest lifestyle at Adelaide Cottage, William and Catherine have retained Apartment 1A within Kensington Palace, where they lived before their move. This lavish home spans four stories and includes 20 rooms in total, featuring five reception rooms, three bedrooms, dressing rooms, two nurseries, and nine staff bedrooms. They also maintain Amner Hall, their country home in Norfolk.
