Why Leaving Adelaide Cottage Hits the Royals Hard
For Prince William and Kate, saying farewell to their beloved ‘Ice Box’ home brings both nostalgia and a sense of change. The couple, who have lived in the cozy cottage since 2022, created countless family memories there with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Their plan to relocate to Forest Lodge, a private Georgian mansion within Windsor Great Park, marks a new royal era—yet the warmth of their ‘Ice Box’ will always hold sentimental value.
A Royal Retreat with Rich History
Adelaide Cottage, the so-called ‘Ice Box’, has long been one of Windsor’s most charming royal retreats. Originally built in 1831 for Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV, the residence has stood for nearly two centuries. Its storied walls have witnessed the lives of many, including Peter Townsend, whose romance with Princess Margaret captivated the world in the 1940s.
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