William and Kate moved to new 4-bed 'downgraded' home to give young royals a 'normal life'
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Prince and Princess of Wales have recently uprooted their family from London and chosen to settle down in Windsor instead.William, who turns 41 today, and Kate, also 41, made the move last summer and are now raising their three kids Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, eight and Prince Louis, five, at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate.Adelaide Cottage is a four-bedroom property which was previously home to Captain Peter Townsend, who was the ex-boyfriend of Queen Elizabeth II's sister Princess Margaret.Interior design specialist Sophie Smith, from Zhoosh Paints, has revealed what the home looks like on the inside, the Express reports.She explained: "Adelaide Cottage is a charming home on the grounds of Windsor Castle and will no doubt provide a lovely base for the family."While it may seem small after living in Kensington Palace, the home is still a good size and surrounded by parkland and greenery, so the children will all have immediate access to nature, which is great for overall wellbeing."Regardless of whether this is a temporary or permanent move, it could be easy to make the transition from London, by trying to replicate some of the grandeur of the larger palaces."Having been used by several royals over the years, Adelaide Cottage has featured some quite opulent decor - including gilded dolphins on a ceiling!"But I always think it is best to be sympathetic to the style of the building.
This cottage was built in 1831 and has often been described as a relaxing retreat."By adding contemporary touches and using calming, earthy colours throughout, the family will be able to honour the heritage of the building while making it a comfortable and practical family home, one that feels like a retreat from busy
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