In search of a fresh start, William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, found what could be their forever home.

But within days, the family had to endure the sadness of losing William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. And then, in early 2024, soon after they had settled into new roles as Prince and Princess of Wales, it emerged that first King Charles, 76, and then Kate were diagnosed with cancer.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's move to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park reportedly prompted two nearby families to relocate from their cottages for security reasons.