FRESH START

The Prince and Princess of Wales look happier than ever as they visit Northern Ireland ahead of moving into their 'forever home'

- 

Enjoying plenty of laughter on a day out together in Northern Ireland, the Prince and Princess of Wales put their close and loving partnership fully on display.

From baking traditional potato cakes and collecting apples to riding in a fire truck and attempting a floodwater rescue drill, the royal couple looked more relaxed and happier together than ever.

And as they prepare to move from Adelaide Cottage into their new “forever home” on the Windsor estate within days, they are very much focused on the future, having overcome an extraordinarily challenging 18 months.

A source close to the Waleses tells HELLO!: “This is very much the start of a new chapter after some difficult years at Adelaide Cottage, and they’re looking forward to making happy memories in their new home.”

William and Kate will settle in at Forest Lodge during the half-term school holidays, following extensive renovation work on the property, guided by the Princess. She has been doing her bit to support British manufacturers, including sourcing fabrics from Marina Mill in Kent, which she visited in September.

The couple moved to Windsor with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in summer 2022, with the aim of giving their children a more relaxed lifestyle and “more green space”, according to Kate.

But soon afterwards, their lives – and roles – changed, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

ADAPTING TO CHANGE