The Prince and Princess of Wales have found their forever home in Windsor, residing at the eight-bedroom country mansion, Forest Lodge, with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The family have been living there since November 2025, and now as spring is here, they have been warned over a potential health risk nearby their beloved property. Their home is surrounded by parkland and woodlands that make up Windsor Great Park, and the area is prone to ticks.
© Getty ImagesThere is an entire page on the Great Windsor Park website dedicated to warning people about the presence of ticks and potential dangers they pose. It reads: "These parasites sustain themselves by latching onto larger animals and consuming their blood. The UK is home to various tick species, some of which carry bacteria capable of transmitting diseases to humans and dogs. Although active throughout the year, you are most likely to see them between spring and autumn."
The team's advice about how to avoid the parasites includes "sticking to footpaths and avoiding walking through dense vegetation," as well as "tucking trousers into socks" to minimise exposed skin.
© Getty ImagesWith three children, a dog called Orla, and a real passion for the great outdoors, it is likely that William and Kate will be hypervigilant after spending time in woodlands, whether that be at their main property, or also at their country residence, Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
The NHS website outlines the symptoms of Lyme disease, and although it is rare because not all ticks carry the disease, the organisation advises to be "aware of ticks and to safely remove them as soon as possible, just in case".
© The Princess of WalesWhat is Forest Lodge like?
The eight-bed home is a Grade II-listed Georgian home. Exterior photos show that it is a red brick building with arched ground floor windows, a white front door and a beautiful lawned area to the back.
The property was gutted in 2001 and underwent a full renovation. The interior was tackled once again in 2025, ahead of the family relocating from Adelaide Cottage.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesThe royal couple are keen to keep this as close to a 'normal' family home as possible. For example, they do not have any live-in staff, and any employees that do come to the house are encouraged to dress casually rather than in formal attire. Also, they refuse to do any public filming at the property, and instead they use Frogmore House or Windsor Castle for any videos, ensuring the privacy of their family home.
William and Kate reportedly do the school runs when they are not working, to ensure their three kids have a typical family routine, just like any other children.
