It’s all in keeping with William not wanting to be a drain on the public purse and living as ordinary a life as he can, even when he is King,” a royal source said.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are planning to make a fresh start in a new home, after a tumultuous few years that included Queen Elizabeth II's death, the controversial departure of the Sussexes to the US,

While the Prince of Wales wants to put his family first, “the role of the monarch is one where duty has to come first,” Robert Jobson said.

Luckily, Forest Lodge, the 328-year-old mansion in Windsor Great Park, looks an absolutely ideal spot for the family of five to begin again, with plenty of greenery surrounding it (something the Princess has routinely said is important to her) and more than enough room for the three royal children.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s move to Forest Lodge was a huge decision on their part. It’s not just about uprooting their family for more square footage, it’s about looking at the bigger picture as the future King and Queen of England.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are gearing up for one last move just a few miles down the road from their current home, Adelaide Cottage. Situated in Great Windsor Park, Forest Lodge will host the Wales family just in time for Christmas, if all goes to plan, and many more holidays after that.

A look inside Prince William and Princess Catherine's new "forever home" - Forest Lodge in Windsor. It's not as glamorous as you might think!