Listen up, folks. Prince William and Duchess Kate—yes, the same Kate who used to be Kate Middleton—are currently living the high life in a sprawling, 20-room apartment at Kensington Palace. It's called Apartment 1A, and it's basically a royal palace within a palace. But here's the scoop: it seems like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge might be packing their bags soon. According to an insider speaking exclusively to Closer, they’re “seriously considering” moving to Windsor Castle. Now, that’s some major news!
Why the Move? It's All About Family
So, why would these two, who are already living in one of the most iconic royal residences, even think about leaving their comfy Kensington digs? The answer, it seems, is all about family. According to the source, "Relocating to Windsor to be closer to Queen Elizabeth is something Kate and William have seriously been considering since Prince Philip’s passing.” The move, however, wouldn’t be permanent. Instead, they’re talking about splitting their time between Windsor and Kensington Palace. Can you imagine juggling two homes like that? It’s like having a pied-à-terre but on a royal scale!
Queen Elizabeth Gives the Green Light
Right now, William and Kate don't have any concrete plans, but the idea is gaining steam. And guess what? Queen Elizabeth, who’s 95 years young, is totally on board with the move. “They had in-depth discussions with the queen about the move during their recent trip to Balmoral,” the source revealed. Now, think about this: being closer to Her Majesty would allow her to spend more quality time with William and Kate’s kids—Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3. That’s a win-win for everyone involved.
Read also:Weekly Horoscopes What The Stars Have In Store For You February 9ndash15
But there’s more to it than just family bonding. The insider pointed out that the move would also be advantageous for the future King and Queen of England. “With the slimmed-down Monarchy, William thinks it makes sense to be closer to his grandmother as he takes a more hands-on role and he wants to be there to support her,” the insider added. It’s clear that William is stepping into his role as the next in line for the throne, and proximity to the queen could make all the difference.
Timing is Everything
Now, here’s the thing: even if William and Kate decide to make the move to Windsor Castle, it’s not going to happen this year. The source explained that the couple wants their older kids, Charlotte and George, to finish out the current school year. “Charlotte and George are starting St Thomas’ again on September 8. They’re settled there and Kate doesn’t want to uproot them just yet,” the insider clarified. It’s understandable—they’re trying to balance family life with royal duties, and that’s no small feat.
