Prince William and Princess Kate are reportedly considering a renovation project to address their space needs, transforming a derelict annexe next to their Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage. The red brick building, which has been left derelict, is now being studied for a possible refurbishment by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
A source revealed The couple are reportedly looking at plans to renovate the annex, which would provide additional living space and, crucially, take them out of the running for the Royal Lodge, a larger royal residence that has been speculated could be the couple’s future home. “There is quite a large property that has just been left abandoned next door to Adelaide Cottage,” The revealed source“Renovating it would give them a lot of space and take them off the list of options for the Royal Lodge.”
Since moving to the Berkshire estate in the summer of 2022, the Wales family have split their time between the four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage and Anmer Hall, their beloved retreat on the Sandringham Estate. While Adelaide Cottage is conveniently located near Lambrook School, which Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attend, the family reportedly see the potential of the £1 million annexe as a solution to their space constraints.
William is said to be “conscious of the public scrutiny” regarding royal spending and is carefully considering how to personally manage the costs of any renovations. According to the source, while plans to modernise the £1m annexe have been in discreet discussions, the timing of proceeding has been a key consideration.
“The property is currently uninhabitable and requires major renovation to be usable,” the source explained. “There has been discussion about incorporating it into the rural house complex, but it is a matter of time.”
As the family continues to settle into their Windsor home, the decision to renovate the annex could offer the extra space they need without the complications of moving into a larger royal residence like the Royal Lodge.