Overview
- William and Kate recently moved from Adelaide Cottage into Forest Lodge on the Windsor estate, described as their long-term home.
- Local residents say the Cranbourne Gate car park and large areas behind Forest Lodge have been closed, with some estimating about 150 acres lost to public use.
- Reports describe a security cordon near the property, CCTV and trenches, and officers stationed in nearby parking areas to prevent intrusions.
- Neighbors complain of traffic detours, including longer drives to a nearby Christmas tree shop, and overcrowding on other walking routes in the park.
- The Crown Estate states it is minimizing impact on park users, while the Waleses are reported to be paying market rent and funding the move privately without Sovereign Grant work at Forest Lodge.