In a world where tradition meets modernity and duty intersects with personal ambition, it’s astonishing how a simple photo can create such a royal stir. The Prince and Princess of Wales have found immense happiness raising their young family at Adelaide Cottage, a charming, candy-pink, four-bedroom home on the Windsor Castle estate that they've called home since 2022. This Grade II listed residence has become a sanctuary of peace and solitude for Princess Catherine, who has been spending considerable time at home recently, focusing on her ongoing cancer treatment while avoiding the limelight.
New details have emerged about their choice to deviate from traditional royal norms. Since 2022, the couple has swapped their London life for Windsor, opting for a more private existence. According to sources, their Windsor home features seven gated entrances and exits, allowing the family to come and go with minimal concern about being photographed. Although Adelaide Cottage is relatively modest by royal standards, with just four bedrooms and no room for a full-time nanny, it underscores their preference for privacy over grandeur.
Princess Catherine recently shared an endearing photo of their youngest children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, enjoying a cozy evening at home while cheering on England during the Euro final against Spain. What captured everyone’s attention wasn’t just the adorable football enthusiasm, but the unexpectedly modest living room at Adelaide Cottage. In the snapshot, Charlotte and Louis, dressed in football shirts, are comfortably nestled on a deep green sofa in front of a surprisingly small TV. Royal fans were charmed by this glimpse into the couple's simple, relatable family life, contrasting sharply with the opulence typically associated with the royal family.
The cottage, located within the sprawling 655-acre Windsor estate, offers a cozy four-bedroom setting. Originally built for Queen Adelaide, the cottage underwent renovations in 2015, moving away from its previous Greco-Egyptian decor. Previously, the family resided at Kensington Palace, a lavish 20-room, four-story apartment overlooking Hyde Park. This residence, formerly belonging to Princess Margaret, featured multiple reception rooms, bedrooms, dressing rooms, and a range of modern amenities, including underfloor heating, encrypted Wi-Fi, and a panic room.
When not at Adelaide Cottage or in their London apartment, the Wales family can be found at their country residence, Anmer Hall in Norfolk. Acquired by the Sandringham estate and gifted to them by Queen Elizabeth as a wedding present, Anmer Hall is another cherished home in their royal portfolio.
