Inside Prince William And Kate Middleton’s Secret Farewell To Their ‘Cursed’ Home

Prince William and Kate Middleton have quietly said goodbye to what insiders claim had become their cursed home.

The couple hosted a private farewell gathering for builders and staff who worked tirelessly to prepare their new residence ahead of schedule.

Their move marks the end of an emotional chapter at Adelaide Cottage, the Windsor home where the family faced a series of difficult events that left lasting scars, from grief and illness to royal turmoil.

Prince William and Princess Kate organized a discreet “thank you” celebration at The York Club, a members-only pub near their new home in Windsor Great Park.

The Prince and Princess of Wales personally served drinks and snacks to builders and staff who “worked tirelessly” to complete Forest Lodge before Bonfire Night.

A local source told the Daily Mail, “The couple very sweetly just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has worked tirelessly to help.”

The gathering marked the end of a busy few weeks for the Wales family, who spent the half-term holiday finalizing their move.

Their new eight-bedroom Georgian mansion now has a Home Office-approved 150-acre security cordon, ensuring privacy for their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis as they adjust before returning to school.

The farewell comes as the family officially leaves behind Adelaide Cottage, the four-bedroom home they moved into in August 2022.

At the time, William and his wife had hoped for a fresh, rural start for their children away from the spotlight of Kensington Palace.

However, sources revealed that he now refers to their time there as “cursed.”

Although the property itself was charming, it became a painful reminder of difficult experiences.

“Every part of Adelaide Cottage, sadly, had an unpleasant memory associated with it,” one insider explained.

What began as an exciting new chapter quickly turned somber, as Queen Elizabeth passed away only weeks after the family’s move, the first of several major challenges that followed.

After the Queen’s death, the couple faced global media scrutiny as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released their Netflix docuseries in December 2022, followed by Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” the next year.

Things grew even more difficult when both Kate and King Charles received cancer diagnoses in 2023. Prince William described the experience as “brutal,” and while Kate is now in remission after preventative chemotherapy, friends say the ordeal was deeply “scarring.”

These overlapping hardships made the house feel weighed down by sadness.

“It’s a lovely house and they started with such high hopes, but in the end they have experienced some of their most challenging times there as a family,” an insider shared.

Determined to move forward, William and Kate have settled into Forest Lodge, which insiders describe as their “forever home.”

The duo decided earlier this year to leave Adelaide Cottage sooner than planned to give their children a “fresh start.”

Builders worked around the clock to make the property ready months ahead of schedule.

Unlike previous royal generations, the Waleses have chosen to fund the move and renovation privately, paying market rent to the Crown Estate.

Kensington Palace has confirmed that it intends to remain at Forest Lodge even after William becomes king, signaling a clear desire for stability.

The new residence offers both the privacy and space their growing family needs, a welcome change after years of upheaval and public scrutiny.

Even as the family adjusts to their new surroundings, William continues to fulfill his royal duties.

The 43-year-old is expected in Rio de Janeiro for three days of engagements ahead of his Earthshot Prize awards.

The global initiative, which offers five £1 million ($1.3 million) prizes each year, promotes innovative environmental solutions, one of William’s greatest passions.

Later in the week, he will travel to Belem, Brazil, to represent King Charles at the COP30 climate summit.

While his schedule remains demanding, sources say the family’s move reflects a renewed focus on well-being and emotional balance.

Though Forest Lodge brings them closer to the former Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge, about 1.4 miles away, the new home symbolizes a peaceful restart for the family, determined to look ahead, leaving their cursed memories firmly in the past.