The Prince and Princess of Wales raised eyebrows were it was revealed they were quitting London to move to Windsor. The couple and their children had seemed settled within the luxurious Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace with both Prince George and Princess Charlotte settled into school life in the capital. But in the summer of 2022, it was announced that the family would be packing up to live in Windsor at the modest Adelaide Cottage.
The big move meant their children could attend their new school Lambrook - but it also meant they were a lot closer to the late Queen, who at the time, was spending much of her time at her other much-loved home, Windsor Castle. As heir to the throne, William spent a lot of time with the late Queen , who would have been able to pass on her wise advice thanks to her incredible 70-year reign. READ MORE - Snow warning issued for multiple counties as Ireland to face freezing temperatures and icy conditions READ MORE - Expert issues Ireland-wide winter warning for small wingless pest that can cause havoc in the home And according to a book, William was able to spend time with his grandmother in the final months thanks to the house move, which was fully supported by wife Kate .
In the book, Catherine, The Princess of Wales : The Biography, royal expert Robert Jobson writes: "[ Prince William ] knew his time with his grandmother was precious and he is delighted they, as a couple, made that decision." He added: "Catherine understood that for William, as .