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As they get ready to leave the cozy amenities of Adelaide Cottage and relocate to their new "forever home" in Windsor, William and Kate are reportedly experiencing a hint of grief.
Peter Townsend, who gained notoriety for his affair with Princess Margaret, moved in with his family in 1945 and stayed for over ten years.
In his biography Time and Chance, Townsend described the cold winters in the cottage, calling it a "ice box" with only two heaters, where even the drawing room needed a scarf and jacket.
The newlyweds will move to Forest Lodge, a famous Georgian home in a private area of Windsor Great Park, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. This will be their main abode for decades to come, even after William takes the king.
Their home since 2022, Adelaide Cottage, has served as the setting for several treasured family memories.
At first, reports characterized their transfer from Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace to the candy pink cottage as a "test" to determine whether the area was suitable for family living.
It was considerably simpler to settle in because of its close proximity to Lambrook School, where the kids attend.
Adelaide Cottage has over two centuries of royal history. It was first constructed in 1831 for Queen Adelaide, King William IV's wife.
Many famous people have visited the charming home throughout the years, including Queen Victoria, who was known to have tea or breakfast there and bury her cherished dog, Dash, in the gardens.
Adelaide Cottage has undergone several changes since then to improve its comfort level while maintaining its original beauty.
Decorative features such a Graeco-Egyptian marble fireplace, rope decoration on the ceiling of the master bedroom, and gilded dolphins were added during a 2015 renovation.
However, the historic building, front porch, and well-kept grounds of the property have mostly not changed, preserving the charm and character that have characterized the house for almost 200 years.
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