Kensington Palace demonstrated Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William's move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor — however some human beings are livid with Catherine and William about their new home. A spokesperson for the U.K. organisation Republic referred to as the Cambridge's go to Adelaide Cottage "disgraceful," and Newsweek stated that Graham Smith, Republic's chief executive, roasted Catherine and William in a statement. Smith said, "Adelaide Cottage is a massive house by means of any standards, and it is connected to every other domestic which we can count on will be for servants and staff." The govt mentioned that Kate and William's pass to Windsor is the couple's fourth home, and delivered that even if private money cowl some costs, "All these palatial houses require round-the-clock protection, heating, and staffing." The Republic spokesperson raged on, "While ordinary households are struggling with their strength payments and dealing with crippling inflation, why are we giving yet any other home to William and Kate? This is disgraceful."
Smith is not a huge fan of the royal family, but he's not incorrect about the dimension of the home. The Royal Collection internet site has pics of the Adelaide Cottage, which appears highly grand. BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell had a extra charitable view about the Cambridge family's move, claiming the home wasn't that fancy via "royal standards." Witchell wrote that the move "underlines the power and significance of the relationship between William and his grandmother." Okay.
Adding to the royal residence drama? It turns out an illicit affair took place in William and Catherine's new home.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's new home, Adelaide Cottage, is developing a scandal, however it's not the first time! The Daily Mail stated that Adelaide Cottage used to be once the home of Peter Townsend, the boyfriend of Princess Margaret. Townsend lived in the "grace-and-favour" cottage as an guide to King George VI from 1944 to 1952. The good-looking RAF Captain was once married with two youngsters whilst living at the cottage, but he divorced in 1952. According to The Sun (via Cosmopolitan), Queen Elizabeth's younger sister and the speeding Townsend carried on their secret affair at Adelaide Cottage after his divorce. Part of Margaret's tragic real-life story was once that she gave up Townsend, the love of her life.
The princess cherished the dashing divorcee, however in 1955 she determined to put her family first and referred to as off plans to marry Townsend. BBC radio examine Margaret's statement, which referred to in part, "It would possibly have been viable for me to contract a civil marriage. But, conscious of the Church's teaching that Christian marriage is indissoluble and mindful of my obligation to the Commonwealth, I have resolved to put these issues earlier than any others." People said it wasn't just Townsend's divorce that made him unsuitable for the young princess. He was once twice her age.
There is even greater drama surrounding Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's pass to Adelaide Cottage! Some speculate that Adelaide Cottage might no longer be the final Windsor destination for the royal pair. According to Cosmopolitan, William and Catherine are trying to hurry Prince Andrew out of the Royal Lodge for the reason that Andrew's ex, Sarah Ferguson, scooped up a sweet new home in Mayfair. Page Six said that William and Catherine seemed at the Royal Lodge in June. A source said, "It appears not likely that [Andrew] will want to relinquish [it]."
The Royal Lodge is extra in line with the residences William and Catherine are used to dwelling in. Women & Home notes that the Royal Lodge has 30 rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a non-public chapel, and eight extra houses on the grounds for staff. It's been stated that Andrew's having excessive talks with Queen Elizabeth about his future, so perhaps the disgraced royal's mom will step in and retailer him (again). In June, The Sun pronounced that the royal household was talking about transferring Andrew to Scotland "to break out the public gaze" and get a sparkling begin on his life. Stay tuned.
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