00:00Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly making a big move, and it hasn't come without some drama.
00:06The royal couple, along with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, are set to settle into Fort Lodge,
00:13an eight-bedroom mansion in Windsor Great Park that's being described as their forever home.
00:19But according to the Daily Mail, two families who had been living in cottages next to the property were asked to vacate earlier this summer.
00:26A source told the outlet, they were told to move out, they were not expecting it.
00:31The families were Crown Estate tenants, and while they weren't handed eviction notices, they've since relocated to similar or even better housing nearby.
00:40Insiders say the decision was made for security and privacy reasons, pointing out that the cottages sit very close to the lodge,
00:47and royal life doesn't exactly mix with just any Tom, Dick, or Harry living next door.
00:52For William and Kate, the move represents a fresh start.
00:56They're covering costs themselves, with no additional burden on taxpayers.
01:01The couple has been based at Adelaide Cottage since 2022, to be close to their children's school,
01:07but reports suggest Fort Lodge, valued around $21 million, offers the environment they've been searching for,
01:14especially after what's been a very difficult period for Kate.
01:17The Princess of Wales has been open about her cancer battle, describing it as a really, really difficult time
01:23that left her struggling to return to normal even after treatment ended.
01:28A source explained, Windsor has become their home, but their last few years at Adelaide Cottage have been really tough.
01:34Now, Fort Lodge is meant to be a new chapter, one centered on stability, recovery, and family life.
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