The Painting That Hinted at Prince William’s Move Away From London
The Waleses have shifted to their supposedly 'forever home' Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Georgian-style mansion.
Prince William and Princess Kate lived in Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace for over a decade and still use it as their London base; however, it is not their permanent address. William knew he was 'longing' for another place, as he has disclosed in his own words.
Kensington Palace was a significant residence for the Prince of Wales during his childhood. In a recent editorial for Country Life magazine, he said one of Princess Diana's displayed paintings, The Fox in the Snow by Rien Poortvliet, evoked a deep longing in him, transporting him to a cherished place.
The artwork depicts a red fox in the woods, accompanied by a magpie in the branches above. "My mother had this painting in our home, and I remember looking at it countless times when I was growing up. It hung in London, but somehow it always transported me to the countryside, which is where I was longing to be," William explained.
William's love for nature is clearly expressed in the message shared on Instagram while announcing his guest edition for the coveted publication: “The countryside is a place of escape for children, a place of peace and tranquillity. The dogs have always been the bridge for us as a family: they make the children want to go for walks, to go and explore. We encourage them to get outside as much as they can," the Prince of Wales describes fondly.
The Waleses have shifted to their supposedly 'forever home' Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Georgian-style mansion located within Windsor Great Park in Berkshire.
He likens his experience of residing at Forest Lodge to walking dogs on a snowy day and finding shelter in the woods, where he encounters a fox and a magpie peacefully coexisting, creating a sense of familiarity. Reports indicate that even upon his ascension to the throne, he and Kate may prefer to remain at their private residence, Forest Lodge, rather than relocating to an official palace.
