Kate Middleton’s Cozy Style and Plans for a Post-Christmas Makeover at Forest Lodge
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(Left) Kate Middleton in Cookstown, Northern Ireland on Oct. 14, 2025; (Right) Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park in 2018.
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- Kate Middleton is diving into decorating her family’s new Forest Lodge home after Christmas.
- The Princess of Wales, 43, recently spoke about “mood boards” and the redecoration process.
- Princess Kate was spotted selecting a 24-seat dining table for the new house, which reflects her shared vision for the future with Prince William.
Kate Middleton is excited to shape her family’s new home at Forest Lodge, focusing on its interior design. The move to this secluded property in Windsor Great Park marks a long-term reset for Princess Kate and Prince William, providing an opportunity to create new memories after a challenging period.
During a German state visit on December 3, Princess Kate discussed her enthusiasm for creating “mood boards” and starting the redecoration process. Prince William acknowledged the challenges they have faced with renovations but expressed confidence in tackling them together.
The eight-bedroom residence, believed to be the Wales family’s forever home, will be a significant space for their future, even as William prepares for kingship. Kate’s touch aims to establish a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park.
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The Princess is expected to showcase her artistic eye by crafting an elegant aesthetic, incorporating soft creams, gentle pastels, and country-style elements like antique rugs and reclaimed terracotta tiles. Her previous redecoration of Anmer Hall featured similar design choices, with a focus on neutral tones and a calm atmosphere.
Forest Lodge mirrors this sensibility, enlarged for the family’s future. With ample space to host relatives, including a recently selected 24-seat dining table, the home reflects the values that Kate and William hold dear, centered on family life.
Royal historian Amanda Foreman noted, “They are signaling a different kind of lifestyle — it’s very centered on their children.”
PEOPLE Magazine, Dec. 29, 2025.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are parents to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. Their previous residence, Adelaide Cottage, became associated with some of the most challenging periods of their lives, including significant family events and global challenges.
As they transition to Forest Lodge, the family seeks a fresh start in a space that promises renewal and hope.
Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Kate Middleton at the Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 5, 2025.
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“Adelaide Cottage was a place of pain, suffering, and sadness,” remarked Sally Bedell Smith, a royal biographer. “After such rough times, it’s perfectly understandable they would want a new place.”
