Prince William and Kate Move to Forest Lodge, Angering Locals

Prince William and Kate Middleton are preparing to move to Forest Lodge, but new security measures around their new home have angered local residents, especially dog owners. According to The Times, a 2.3-mile security perimeter has been established around Forest Lodge, where the couple plans to settle by year’s end. Since Sunday, September 28, locals no longer have access to the area, and violators will be arrested under Home Office security plans. Fences have been erected, and residents have lost access to the Cranbourne Gate and parking area of Windsor Great Park—a space they pay about $150 annually to use. One resident told The Sun: “Many of us have walked our dogs here for 20 years, so being told we can’t anymore feels like a slap in the face. We pay yearly fees for park maintenance, yet now we can’t use part of it. We were given only a few days’ notice that this part of the forest would close permanently. Now I’ll have to drive farther just to walk my dog.” Another resident said his dog loved the spot but acknowledged the necessity: “It’s disappointing, but I fully understand that William, Kate, and their family’s safety is paramount, so we must ensure they live here safely.” The Times also reported newly planted trees and installed security cameras to enhance privacy and safety. Earlier, the Daily Mail noted two families near Forest Lodge were asked to leave their homes earlier this summer. No eviction orders were issued, and tenants were relocated to comparable or better housing within Windsor Great Park, People magazine confirmed. Additionally, the Prince and Princess of Wales won’t have live-in staff at Forest Lodge. Longtime nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo and other household helpers will likely reside in smaller nearby homes. Forest Lodge is just four miles from their current residence, Adelaide Cottage.