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Duchess Catherine and Prince William to Inherit Windsor Castle, as Prince Charles Becomes King
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William are reportedly set to inherit Windsor Castle when Prince Charles ascends to the throne.
The plan is for Prince Charles to move into Buckingham Palace, which will effectively become his residence above the monarchy headquarters.
According to sources, Prince Charles has always believed that the monarch should reside in Buckingham Palace, and he intends to relocate there.
The decision to have Prince Charles reside in Buckingham Palace has never been in doubt, as it aligns with the view that the monarchy needs a monarch at its headquarters.
Similar to the Queen, Prince Charles feels it is right to work out of Buckingham Palace.
This move is also motivated by Prince Charles finding Windsor Castle too noisy due to its location under Heathrow Airport's flight path.
On the other hand, the Cambridges, who currently reside at Kensington Palace and occasionally spend time at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, will inherit Windsor Castle in Berkshire.
However, this decision reportedly left members of their London circle surprised, as they were not expecting the couple to consider a move to Berkshire.
Last year, there were reports that Catherine and William were seriously contemplating relocating to Windsor to be closer to the Queen and involved in royal decision-making.
A move to Windsor would also bring them closer to Catherine's family, who live just 30 miles away in Bucklebury.
An unnamed source mentioned that Anmer Hall made sense when William was a helicopter pilot in East Anglia and for Christmases at Sandringham, but it is no longer practical for weekends.
Windsor, on the other hand, seems to be a perfect compromise for the couple.
Previous reports had also claimed that the Sussexes, Harry and Meghan, desired to move to Windsor Castle.
After their royal wedding in 2018, they wanted a larger space to accommodate their growing family.
Allegedly, they approached Queen Elizabeth II with the request to move to Windsor Castle.
However, the proposal was deemed inappropriate as the castle has been the residence of British kings and queens for almost a millennium.
As an alternative, the Queen offered the Sussexes the Frogmore Cottage.
Last week, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated an extraordinary milestone, marking 70 years on the throne, a feat no other British monarch has achieved.
To commemorate the occasion, the Queen displayed pictures of her beloved family.
The Queen celebrated her ascension day at home in Sandringham, Norfolk, but shared pictures and videos of her celebrations at Windsor.
Among the displayed photos was an engagement photograph of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, taken by renowned photographer Mario Testino, a close friend of Prince William's late mother, Princess Diana.
The picture captured the couple embracing, with Catherine's engagement ring, formerly Princess Diana's, prominently displayed.
At the time, Testino expressed his joy in capturing the historic moment, stating that the couple was brimming with happiness.
Other photographs included Princes William and Harry, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie.
Notably absent were pictures of the Cambridge children, Meghan Markle, and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.
However, the Queen's Ascension Day statement conveyed her blessing towards the Duchess of Cornwall.
In conclusion, Catherine and William's inheritance of Windsor Castle marks a significant change in their living arrangements.
As Prince Charles prepares to take on the role of king and reside in Buckingham Palace, the Cambridges will embrace their new home in Berkshire.
This decision allows them to be closer to both the Queen and Catherine's family, while also providing a compromise between their previous residences.
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign was celebrated with a display of cherished family photographs, symbolizing the enduring legacy of the British monarchy.
