Hello darlings, it’s Lady Jane here, positively fizzing with the latest in royal gossip—it’s all about Kate Middleton, or as we now properly call her, Catherine, Princess of Wales. Now, if you’ve felt the Windsor winds stirring, it’s because the Wales family has moved house again! Forget your poky London flats—Kate, Prince William, and the little heirs, George, Charlotte and Louis, have decamped from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, right in Windsor Great Park. Eight bedrooms, a long gallery for dramatic family strolls, a tennis court (for those competitive matches with Charlotte), and a pond. Truly swanky, even by royal standards. The move happened during the children’s school break, right in time for George’s final year at Lambrook School. Yes, the eldest Wales child is twelve now, prepping for high school; how time flies when you’re counting tiaras.

Of course, this fresh start comes after the family endured a few rather harrowing years dealing with Kate’s cancer diagnosis. The palace has kept the details reserved, but it’s clear this new chapter is meant to leave behind some painful memories. I always say new wallpaper can’t fix everything, but eight bedrooms should help! Not only is Forest Lodge “forever,” but it’s nestled near Kate’s parents, which surely means Sunday lunches with Grandmum Carole Middleton and more hands for child-wrangling duty.

And it’s not just about plush housing. As 2025 winds down, Kate is stepping firmly back into the public eye. She’ll host her annual Christmas Carol concert—Together at Christmas—at Westminster Abbey, making its fifth appearance since she launched it in 2021. This year’s event will be especially meaningful, the first since she publicly shared she’s in remission from cancer. You can expect plenty of festive sparkle and perhaps a few discreet tears as the family reunites with royal supporters under those soaring Abbey arches.

On the softer side of royal duty, Kate and William recently honored Manfred Goldberg, the beloved Holocaust survivor and educator. The couple shared a touching message after Goldberg’s passing, recalling their visit together to the Stutthof concentration camp with Manfred and Zigi Shipper—a testament to Catherine’s empathy and those signature Middleton tears. The Waleses make compassion look rather regal.

Meanwhile, William’s off saving the planet in Brazil, handing out Earthshot Prizes and hugging trees, which leaves Kate queen of the Christmas carols. So, my loves, Catherine’s busy reign continues: new house, new hope, and all eyes on Windsor as the Waleses write their next chapter—with a dash of Middleton magic and plenty of gossip for us to sip.

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