The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly moving into a new house in the grounds of Windsor as plans for future generations of the Royal Family are made.
The family's new home is said to be Adelaide Cottage, a four-bed home chosen because it needs no extra taxpayer-funded security or costly refurbishment, and will have no live-in staff.
It has been reported that they hope to move in this summer so as their children George, eight, Charlotte, seven, and four-year-old Louis will be settled in time for the new school year in September.
The family have been living in apartments at Kensington Office where their staff offices are based and they have a country retreat Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
It was there that the family spent most of their during lockdown, and the family were seen joining in with the weekly Thursday night clap to thank NHS staff.
It is believed that they will keep on both properties to use when needed.
A source told the Sun: “Kate and William were very keen for a modest home to start their new lives in Windsor.
“Adelaide Cottage fits the bill because it is a four-bedroom home and they do not need any more as they have no live-in staff.
“They were adamant they didn’t want anything too showy or anything that needed renovating or extra security so as not to be a burden on the taxpayer."
Unlike the Prince of Wales, they don't have a home in Wales, but the couple have had close links to the country after spending the first three years of their marriage living here while William completed his three-year tour of duty as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot based at RAF Valley on Anglesey.
Living in a farmhouse that had stunning views of nearby Newborough Forest, Llanddwyn Island and Snowdonia as well as access to the private beach was the perfect place for the young couple to start married life. They left shortly after the birth of Prince George to make their home at Anmer Hall, but always speak fondly of their time in Wales and have returned since.
After William's job as a military pilot ended in 2013, the Prince said: "This island has been our first home together, and it will always be an immensely special place for us both. Catherine and I look forward to returning again and again over the coming years with our family."
They have also visited Wales on several occasions to carry out a host of engagements as representatives of the royal family.
The links to Wales are set to continue into the future as the couple are likely to be given the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales when Prince Charles becomes king.
