Thats when I really fell in love with him.. Prince William and Kate Middleton officially move to Adelaide Cottage Princess Margaret, pictured centre, had a scandalous affair with Group Captain Peter Townsend, pictured left, wearing sunglasses at the Farnborough Air Show, King George VI, pictured left with the then Princess Elizabeth during the Royal Family's tour of South Africa in 1947, appointed war hero Townsend as his equerry and allowed him to stay in the cottage, Adelaide cottage became the Townsends' first proper marital home after three years of marriage amidst the chaos of the Second World War. William and Kate will be spending in excess of 53,000 a year on their children's private education. Cambridge's move to four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage will mean 'not having William and Kate are understood to want to be closer to the Queen, who has suffered various health issues over the past year - and this will position them in a new era where they are taking over more important royal roles. The schools: This fall, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will enroll at Lambrook School in Berkshire, a 15-minute drive from their new home of Adelaide Cottage. 'Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace is perfect in so many ways but the Duke and Duchess and their children are unable to come and go as they might like or take advantage of the nearby London parks because of the ever-present privacy issues. One royal source said Prince Andrew "had been trying to secure Adelaide Cottage for a while for when she moves out of Frogmore" and "before Andrew's most recent scandal, it was definitely . All The Details On Adelaide Cottage, Prince William And Kate Middleton They would also be closer to the queen, who recently moved to Windsor Castle full-time. SEE:Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William's stunning first home together, REVEALED:Why Prince William and Kate Middleton won't host Prince Harry and Meghan at new home, "I have reached this decision entirely alone, and in doing so I have been strengthened by the unfailing support and devotion of Group Captain Townsend.". There is school on Saturday mornings followed by an afternoon of sports fixtures for pupils in Year 5 and above which includes nine-year-old George. Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park was once the home of Peter Townsend, Princess Margaret's great love. Further evidence of the closeness of the pair when Townsend lived in the Windsor house came in Sarah Bradfords 2002 biography of the Queen. As a toddler, George went to Westacre Montessori School near the Cambridges' Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, while a young Charlotte went to Willcocks Nursery School, near Kensington Palace, in 2018, followed by Louis in 2021. Both William and Kate were academic at school and went on to university, achieving a 2:1 at degree level. Townsend would then have been aged 32, whilst Margaret was 17. Its entrance bears the initials AR (Adelaide Regina) and the date of 1831. We are not super wealthy, nor are we city people or country landholders!'. Group Captain Peter Wooldridge Townsend was a Royal Air Force officer, and worked for the King, then in turn Her Majesty the Queen. Their new home of Adelaide Cottage is set upon the grounds of Windsor Great Park. The royal couple will move to the Queen's Windsor estate Adelaide Cottage dates back to 1831 when it was built as a retreat for William IV's wife Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, but it has quite . She also studied art and music, and is fluent in French. Inside the sordid past of Adelaide Cottage as Kate and William are 'set Even closer is Frogmore Cottage, which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex use when visiting the UK. In 2017, Craig Brown, who authored Maam Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret, reported allegations that their affair began as early as 1947. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are seeking a life away from the 'fishbowl' of their current official residence of Kensington Palace in London in a bid to put their children first and give the 'most normal' life possible. From the age of four the duke went to Wetherby School, also in west London, before spending five years at Ludgrove School in Berkshire. The south entrance is flanked by paired diagonally set chimneys with stepped bases, and the house has a porte-cochere, a canopied entrance to provide shelter. The Battle of Britain pilot was married to Rosemary and had a toddler son, Giles, and another, Hugo, on the way, when he was made the Kings equerry in February 1944 and granted the use of a grace-and-favour property, tucked behind a ten-foot privet hedge, within walking distance of the office. She will however be kept on full-time by the family. But now, Adelaide Cottage will be the new home for Prince William and Kate Middleton and their three children, Charlotte, George and Louis. The four-bedroom property has a rich (and a bit scandalous) history. Kensington Palace confirmed the family will be moving to Adelaide Cottage before the school term begins. It was built in 1831 as a retreat for William IV's wife Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, and was also known to be a favourite home of Queen Victoria who often ate her breakfast there. Not only that, her beloved King Charles spaniel, Dash, was buried in the grounds. It had a 2.4million renovation paid for by taxpayers in 2018, but Harry and Meghan have since repaid the money. They had no other demands than a pleasant family home close to schools and the Queen. It was Dr Gailey who was cited as influencing William's university choice, having studied at St Andrews himself. Relocating to Adelaide Cottage means William, Kate and their children are just 10 minutes walk south east from Gan Gan the Queen at Windsor Castle. Ben Thomas, principal of Thomas's London Day Schools, wished George and Charlotte 'every happiness and success' at their new school and thanked them and other leaving pupils for 'upholding the school's values and for their many contributions to school life throughout their time at Thomas's'. The duchess has long campaigned on the importance of a child's early years and with William on mental health issues. In his role as equerry, Townsend was chaperoning the teenager and accompanied her on royal trips around spectacular scenery. Relocating to Adelaide Cottage means William, Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are just 10 minutes' walk south east from 'Gan Gan' the Queen at Windsor Castle. As well as being closer to the Queen, the royals will also be much nearer to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK home of Frogmore Cottage as well as Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's mansion, Royal Lodge. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The property was rebuilt more than 190 years ago as a cottage orne, or decorated cottage, for Queen Adelaide, the wife of William IV, to be used as a summer retreat. She stayed until she was 13 and was predominantly a day girl but in her later years also boarded for part of the week. The day and boarding school offers both weekly boarding and flexi boarding for the older two - where they can opt for a night's stay as and when they choose, but George and Charlotte will be day pupils for now. In 2017 Daily Mail columnist Craig Brown revealed how a reader of his book about Margaret Maam Darling: 99 Glimpses Of Princess Margaret had unearthed fresh information which some might view as startling. According to a source, the Queen offered the Grade-II listed property to Harry and Meghan as a gift shortly after they married. Although he made quite an impression on her. But it appears first refusal has gone to William and Kate - who had also been looking at Frogmore House and Fort Belvedere on the Windsor estate, before both were considered unsuitable. Nestled in the heart of the Crown Estate's private 655-acre royal park, Adelaide Cottage was built in 1831 as a retreat for William IV's wife Queen Adelaide. Years later the princess, who was 13 at the time of his appointment, would admit: When he first appeared, I had a terrific crush on him.. Eugenie "had been trying to secure Adelaide Cottage for a while." . A 1958 report from the Daily Mail that recounted the occasion said: 'It was the first of many Sunday visits. How Prince Charles could block huge wish for Andrew Adelaide Cottage was first built in 1831 and named for William IV's wife, Queen Adelaide. Princess Margaret played with the children on the lawn and Peter Townsend, off duty, sat back in a deckchair, a 1950 newspaper report explained. The war hero lived at the cottage with his wife and two boys until his divorce in 1952. The home was described as modest and lowkey, with little changing since its erection 200 years ago and it seems the Cambridges are determined to keep it that way. And by that I mean. Princess Elizabeth liked to chat with Rosemary, while Princess Margaret played with the children on the lawn and Peter Townsend, off duty, sat back in a deckchair. Uniforms consist of blue and green tartan kilts for girls and and navy corduroy trousers for boys, plus check shirts, navy pullovers and blue and green ties. Built in 1831 by Sir Jeffry Wyatville, the cottage was originally a teahouse for Queen Adelaide. Adelaide Cottage: Inside Will and Kate's 'modest' new home It was once home to Princess Margaret's lover Peter Townsend, who lived. The Cambridges also intend to also keep a third property - their current country home at Anmer Hall on the 96-year-old monarch's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, which they are expected to still visit there for retreats. But Adelaide Cottage has a rich history of its own that is laden with scandal Credit: Matrix Pictures The four-bed property, which was built in 1831, is situated on the 655-acre Windsor. A royal spokesman said at the time: 'This is the duke and duchess's one and only official residence. Prince William and Kate will move with their three children George, Charlotte and Louis to AdelaideCottage in Windsor and send them to the prestigious 21,000-a-year Lambrook School nearby, it was confirmed today. But the cottage was also home to a passionate romance which when the Queen's sister fell in love with. Townsend and his family quit Adelaide Cottage in 1952, when he divorced Rosemary. The move is in keeping of with the desires of Prince William's late mother, Princess Diana, who is said to have strived for a 'normal life' for him and his brother, despite their royal status. The Princess announced in October 1955 that she and Townsend would not marry. Photograph of Adelaide Cottage, Home Park, Windsor, by a large tree. The location offers the family easy access to the private 655-acre Home Park and the historic royal estates network of drives, gardens, farms, nearby trout stream, Frogmore House and Royal Mausoleum, and Queen Victorias Walk flanked by cedars. Adelaide Cottage has been used as a grace-and-favour home for royal staff and family friends in recent years. Adelaide Cottage was modernised in 2015 but retained a golden dolphin and ceiling rope decorations that were recycled from a 19th Century royal yacht. The move was completed. Frogmore got its name from Queen Victoria, who described the 'immense number of little frogs' as 'quite disgusting' when visiting in 1875. A source said: 'This is very much a decision that two parents have made to give their children the 'most normal' start possible. Adelaide Cottage is only a short walk from Windsor Castle and is on the 655 acre estate. Fridays are the most popular night for one-off boards, leaving parents free to host dinner parties and nurse hangovers, the Telegraph reported. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are departing from Anmer Hall, their country retreat in Norfolk, to be closer to The Queen as she battles mobility issues. But for the most part, Adelaide Cottage had sunk back into its backdrop under the shadow of Windsor Castles grey walls. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 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Louis, who will be in reception, will enjoy 'Forest Fridays' and be 'taken on a journey of discovery in the beautiful outdoors', the school's prospectus says, mirroring the Duchess of Cambridge's philosophy of the importance of outdoor play and spending time in nature. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Adelaide Cottage is a 10-minute walk from the Queens Windsor Castle residence, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. She was told that if she married the military man, she must be stripped of her royal privileges including her income. While there is no proof they were intimate at that stage, the reader had uncovered notes among official paper showing that on the visit to the shipyard, on which Townsend accompanied her, a request was made for them to have adjoining bedrooms at Hillsborough Castle, the then governors official residence in Belfast. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. KP can be a little bit of a fishbowl. The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com. Margaret began to spend more time with Townsend and had many Sunday visits at the home accompanied by the future Queen, Princess Elizabeth. Above: Townsend with Princess Margaret in 1955, after their affair had become public knowledge, According to a source, the Queen offered the Grade-II listed property to Harry and Meghan as a gift shortly after they married. The school on the outskirts of Bracknell is only a 20-minute drive from Adelaide Cottage, and their new home is just a short stroll to see the Queen at Windsor Castle. Overseas school trips include jaunts to France, Italy, Iceland and South Africa. A senior royal source told ABC News that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge want to give their children as normal an upbringing as possible and desire the relative privacy that suburbia provides. As royal residences go, Adelaide Cottage has neither the proportions nor grandeur of its larger, more illustrious neighbour. The cottage's interior was allegedly 'gloomy', with Victorian wallpaper and heavy furniture. Their central London home, Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace, used to belong to Princess Margaret, and will remain their official working residence. Kate's prep school was St Andrew's School in Pangbourne, Berkshire. The dark side of Adelaide Cottage, the estate where Prince William and ', Margaret was aged just 13 at the time of Townsend's appointment but later admitted: 'When he first appeared, I had a terrific crush on him. But what it lacks in stature, this picture-postcard cottage standing in the shadows of Windsor Castle more than makes up for in its intriguing role in one of the best-known love affairs of the 20th century. Future king George, nine, and Charlotte, seven have left their current school Thomas's Battersea in London and four-year-old Louis be starting full-time education. Fees cost 4,389 a term for Reception to Year 2 pupils such as Louis, 6,448 per term for Years 3-4 like Charlotte, and 6,999 per term for George through Years 5-8. A royal source said being able to be close to the 96-year-old monarch was a factor in the move. But they will also keep their 10-bedroom Norfolk country mansion Anmer Hall, which was a gift from the Queen, has a swimming pool and tennis court and underwent large-scale building work at their own cost. Adelaide Cottage - the Cambridges' new home The Crown Chronicles The Royal Marriage Act stated that no member of the Royal Family could marry a divorcee while his ex-partner was alive. His housemaster Dr Andrew Gailey was an important source of support. The couple hired her in 2014 to help look after George when he was aged just eight months and she has lived with the family for almost nine years. But now Prince William and Kate Middleton will take over the residence, which will allow them to be closer to The Queen. Royal Collection Trust. The four-bedroom home, Adelaide Cottage, is a pretty Grade II listed four-bedroom home nestled in Windsors Home Park and it has a rather scandalous history. Princess Margaret was a 13-year-old schoolgirl when Townsend moved into the royal residence, but hed already made quite the impression on her. It has a Diamond Jubilee performing arts studio, dance studio and sports hall, and a new 6 million Queen's Building for ICT and academic learning. Despite its proximity to the monarch's residence, the living conditions in the cottage were in stark contrast to its mightier neighbour. Back when it was built in 1831 by King William IV for his wife Queen Adelaide, the cottage was a day retreat for the royal couple. She later claimed to have truly fallen in love with him during a three-month state tour of South Africa that year when they spent every day together. Margaret's love affair rocked the Establishment, but the princess announced in 1955 that the pair would not marry. In 1944, Adelaide Cottage became the residence for Group Captain Peter Townsend while he was serving as the equerry (officer of honour) to King George VI. Townsend, who was a famous air force ace and personal 'equerry' or attendant to King George VI, would happen to be introduced to the King's daughters Elizabeth and . One notable incident happened on the day of a birthday party for one of Townsends children. The Good Schools Guide describes how youngsters get to 'run and run' in vast grounds with 'total freedom to explore, provided you've got your wellies on', with Lambrook's pastoral care described as excellent. Its four-bedrooms mean that for the first time since she joined the family, William and Kate's full-time nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo will live elsewhere, as will other staff including the housekeeper and the chef, giving the Cambridges more privacy. Why? Every item must be named but only sewn-on tags are permitted. The south entrance is flanked by paired diagonally set chimneys with stepped bases, and the house has a porte-cochere, a canopied entrance to provide shelter.
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