Did William and Kate force neighbours to leave? Here’s the shocking truth

Prince William and Kate are preparing for a major change that will reshape their family life.

The royal couple is leaving behind their current home in Windsor for a grander residence.

But the move has already sent ripples through the local community.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to move their family from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park by the end of the year.

Reports suggest the move has forced two families living in neighbouring cottages to leave their homes.

Forest Lodge, formerly known as Holly Grove, was first built in the 1770s and expanded in the early 1900s, and the cottages nearby were once part of the estate’s stables.

The source added: '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.'

No eviction notices were served, and it is understood that the families were offered similar or improved housing elsewhere within the 4800-acre Windsor Great Park.

The move is seen as a fresh start for the couple, particularly after Princess Kate’s battle with cancer.

A royal shared: 'Moving gives them an opportunity for a fresh start and a new chapter. It's an opportunity to leave some of the more unhappy memories behind.'

The family relocated from Kensington Palace to Windsor in August 2022, just weeks before the death of Queen Elizabeth II, seeking more privacy and a calmer environment for their children, George, Charlotte and Louis.

The children were enrolled in the local Lambrook School, where they remain.

Reports suggest the family had outgrown their four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage and considered several larger properties, including Fort Belvedere, the former home of King Edward VIII.

Forest Lodge was ultimately chosen for its Georgian architecture and spacious grounds.

The heritage-listed mansion features eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, a long gallery, a principal drawing room and a central hall, alongside a tennis court and pond.

It underwent a restoration project in 2001 and is now seen as the couple’s potential 'forever home'.

The couple will fund the move themselves and will pay market rent to the Crown Estate, which owns the property.

Royal sources confirmed they plan to remain at Forest Lodge even after ascending to the throne.

Have you ever witnessed a neighbourhood change that left long-term residents unexpectedly displaced?