Kate Middleton and Prince William decided to make a change of scenery and move to Adelaide Cottage, a place that promised to be cozier and more affordable.
However, the bills tell the whole story. The Princess of Wales has found this home to be a haven, especially during the most difficult moments of her cancer treatment, which concluded in September.
At Adelaide Cottage, Kate lives with her husband and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The idea is to create family memories as normal as possible, despite their royal status.
This “cottage” is located in Windsor, conveniently close to Lambrook College, where their children study. The couple chose this place in 2022, looking for a more relaxed and modest pace of life.
However, the reality is that, despite its size (only four bedrooms), the cost of living in this house is exorbitant, as the British press has pointed out.
How much does it cost to live in Prince William and Kate Middleton’s house?
Although Adelaide Cottage offers them a more discreet life, it does not skimp on luxuries either. Unlike their previous home, Anmer Hall, here they do not have staff at their disposal 24 hours a day.
The price of the home is not inconsiderable. According to Sam Williams of Garrington Property Finders, quoted by ‘Hello’, its market value could easily reach $200 million.
The maintenance and service bills for a home that is almost 200 years old are simply astronomical.
For example, they may need to spend between 3,500 and 4,000 liters of oil per year for heating, which could cost them more than $3,000 annually.
In addition, maintaining the structure of a historic building like Adelaide Cottage involves making multiple upgrades to meet modern standards.
This may include upgrading heating systems or modernizing plumbing, work that requires careful consideration and also drives up costs.
Being part of royalty involves not only benefits but also a good deal of expense.