A recent poll has revealed that 60% of Britons believe taxpayers should not fund renovations for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's new home at Windsor. The survey, conducted by Express.co.uk, saw 4,351 readers vote, with 2,532 answering 'no' to funding, 1,652 saying 'yes', and 67 unsure.
William and Kate are moving from Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage, a four-bedroom Grade II-listed property in Windsor Home Park, to give their children a 'normal' life. The move has drawn criticism due to the £5.5 million spent on renovations at Kensington Palace since 2014, funded by the Sovereign Grant.
Royal expert Omid Scobie noted that the couple acquiring a fourth home, especially after costly public renovations, raises questions. However, a source told The Sun that Adelaide Cottage was chosen because it requires minimal work and no extra security, to avoid burdening taxpayers.
Readers expressed mixed views: some argued the couple are wealthy enough to fund renovations privately, while others said as future monarchs, taxpayer support is justified. The couple will retain Kensington Palace as a London base and also have properties in Norfolk and Scotland.
