Princess Kate reveals heartwarming detail about Princess Charlotte’s bedroom decor at new Forest Lodge mansion
Princess Kate has shared a rare and gentle glimpse into Princess Charlotte’s life at the family’s new Windsor home. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, moved into Forest Lodge at the end of 2025 after extensive renovations. While much attention has focused on the grand scale of the property, Kate has now revealed a small personal detail that makes the house feel truly lived in.
During a visit to Stirling in Scotland, Kate met staff at Radical Weavers, a local tartan and textile company. A 70 year old woman named Adele Hodgson presented her with a hand crocheted bunny as a gift for Charlotte. Kate smiled and praised the work, saying it must have taken a long time to make. She then added a comment that delighted royal fans. She explained that Charlotte would love it because she keeps many teddies on her bed.
It was a simple remark, yet it offered a rare picture of Charlotte’s private world inside the family’s new home.
Building a new chapter in Windsor
The insight into Charlotte’s bedroom comes shortly after Kate spoke about designing the interiors of Forest Lodge. During a meeting with Germany’s first lady Elke Büdenbender, Kate shared that she had been creating mood boards to plan each room. She explained that major decorating would begin after Christmas.
Prince William gave a more practical assessment of the move. Speaking to German President Frank Walter Steinmeier, he admitted the relocation had been challenging, with unexpected complications along the way. Still, he said the family was managing it together.
The decision to leave Adelaide Cottage, where the family lived since 2022, was first reported in August. Sources close to the couple said they viewed Forest Lodge as their long term family base. The move was described as a chance for a fresh start after a difficult period marked by Kate’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.
An insider explained that while Windsor already felt like home, the previous years had been emotionally demanding. Moving house offered an opportunity to step forward and leave painful memories behind.
A home designed for the future
Kate publicly revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and later confirmed she was in remission in January 2025. She has since spoken about how recovery can be harder than treatment itself, describing the period after chemotherapy as deeply challenging. During that time, the family remained in Adelaide Cottage, having chosen Windsor for privacy and a calmer upbringing for their children.
Forest Lodge now offers a very different scale of living. The eight bedroom Georgian property was built in the 1770s and expanded in the early 1900s. It features grand period details, marble fireplaces, ornate plasterwork, Venetian windows, and even a ballroom and tennis court. Renovations were approved by local planning authorities, including minor interior changes and restoration work. All costs for the move and upgrades are understood to be privately funded by William and Kate.
Sources say the couple plan to live at Forest Lodge until William becomes king. It is intended as a true family base rather than a temporary residence.
And inside that large historic house, among grand corridors and high ceilings, there is now a child’s bedroom with a bed full of teddies. A small, warm detail that quietly reminds everyone that behind the royal titles, it is still a family building a home.
