There's even more drama when it comes to Kate Middleton and Prince William's upcoming move to Forest Lodge. To catch everyone up, rumor has it that Kate and William are ditching their relatively new home, Adelaide Cottage, for what's essentially a giant mansion in Great Windsor Park.
And on top of reports that King Charles is "fuming" at the couple's move thanks to how expensive it'll be, there's drama due to the move forcing multiple families out of their homes.
According to the Daily Mail, two families who live in nearby cottages were asked to "vacate their properties." Their homes were originally stables for the lodge, and were rented out by the Crown Estate—meaning the royals are essentially evicting the families. As for their reaction, apparently everyone was "surprised" to hear the news, and have relocated to "similar or better" housing elsewhere in Great Windsor Park.
Per a source, "They were told to move out. I guess they were given somewhere else, but they were told they had to move. They were not expecting it. Those houses are very close to the lodge, so they're not going to want any Tom, Dick or Harry living in those houses if there are going to be royals there."
The Daily Mail notes that Forest Lodge has been a "hive of activity" lately, with builders, privacy screens, and "new shrubs being planted in its grounds." They also report that William and Kate are paying for the move themselves.
As a reminder, the couple were initially reported to be moving to Fort Belvedere, but it's allegedly been leased to a Canadian billionaire who renewed their contract earlier this year, meaning Kate and William were fresh outta luck.
