Prince William and Princess Kate Advised to ‘Avoid’ Potential Health Risk at New Home Forest Lodge

The Prince and Princess of Wales have settled into their long-term home in Windsor, living at the eight-bedroom country residence, Forest Lodge, with their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The family have been based there since November 2025, and with the arrival of spring, they have been cautioned about a possible nearby health risk. Their home is surrounded by parkland and woodland within Windsor Great Park, an area known to have ticks.

An entire section on the Windsor Great Park website is dedicated to warning visitors about ticks and the potential risks they pose. It explains: “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.”

Advice from the park team on how to reduce the risk includes: “sticking to footpaths and avoiding walking through dense vegetation,” as well as “tucking trousers into socks” to limit exposed skin.

With three children, a dog named Orla, and a strong love for the outdoors, it’s likely that William and Kate remain especially cautious after spending time in woodland areas — whether around their main home or at their Norfolk residence, Anmer Hall.

According to the NHS, Lyme disease symptoms can vary, and while the condition is relatively rare — as not all ticks carry the bacteria — people are advised to “be aware of ticks and to safely remove them as soon as possible, just in case.”

What is Forest Lodge like?

The eight-bedroom property is a Grade II-listed Georgian home. Exterior images show a red-brick façade with arched ground-floor windows, a white front door, and a beautifully maintained lawn at the rear.

The house was fully stripped back in 2001 before undergoing a complete renovation. It was refurbished again in 2025, ahead of the family’s move from Adelaide Cottage.

The royal couple are said to be determined to keep their home as close to a “normal” family environment as possible. For instance, they do not employ live-in staff, and any employees who visit are encouraged to dress casually rather than formally. They also avoid filming at the property, instead using locations such as Frogmore House or Windsor Castle to protect their family’s privacy.

When their schedules allow, William and Kate are also believed to handle school drop-offs and pick-ups themselves, helping to give their three children a routine similar to that of other families.

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