The Prince and Princess of Wales have begun renovations at Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park as they prepare to relocate their family, new images published by the Daily Mail show.
The property, reported to be worth about £16 million and described as an eight‑bedroom Grade II‑listed house, has scaffolding in place and contractors on site, including workers planting trees and erecting fences and hedges aimed at improving privacy. The couple are reportedly planning to fund the work privately.
The move from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, first reported last month, is expected to include the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Reports said the family hopes to complete the alterations and relocate before the end of the year.
Photographs published with the coverage show painters and decorators entering the building, and exterior landscaping activity around the estate. The Daily Mail reported the couple were preparing to self‑fund the works and suggested the decision reflected lessons learned from previous royal property controversies.
Forest Lodge is a Grade II‑listed property that underwent a major refurbishment in 2001, reportedly costing about £1.5 million. Older images released in recent weeks show ornate stonework, decorative plaster cornices and ceilings, marble fireplaces and large Venetian windows. Media coverage indicated some rooms will be refreshed to suit the needs of the Wales family.
The reported renovations follow a series of moves and property changes across the senior royal family in recent years, which have drawn public and media attention. The timeline for the present work and the final scope of the changes have not been publicly confirmed by the palace.
The couple’s decision to undertake visible privacy measures at Forest Lodge comes amid sustained public interest in security and family arrangements for senior royals. The Daily Mail’s reporting attributes the details about funding and the intended timetable to its sources; no formal schedule or financial breakdown has been released by royal officials.
Forest Lodge’s status as a listed building means planned alterations typically require approvals and must respect historic features. The extent to which the current work involves reversible, cosmetic or structural changes has not been publicly detailed. Kensington Palace has not issued a detailed statement outlining the renovation plan.
The work at Forest Lodge represents the latest chapter in the domestic arrangements of the Prince and Princess of Wales as they balance official duties with family life. Media outlets will likely monitor the site and any further announcements as the reported move approaches.