Prince William and Kate Middleton evict two families to move into their new home.

BarcelonaThe Prince and Princess of Wales plan to change residence later this year. Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, currently live in Windsor Park, in a building called Adelaide Cottage, but are preparing to move—along with their three children—to a new home called Forest Lodge, also located within the same municipality. This is a 328-year-old estate with eight bedrooms and owned by the King. The house was last renovated in 2001, and before moving in, the princes have decided to carry out a series of renovations that, according to British media, they have paid for out of pocket. The work involves replacing the doors and windows, renovating the ceilings and floors, and demolishing some interior walls.

Among the changes to the estate is the eviction of two families who lived in neighboring cottages, according to the British newspaper. The Daily MailA few months ago, the Crown asked neighboring families to vacate their properties, former stables that were converted into homes, before the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Until now, the neighbors had a rental agreement with the Crown and told the British newspaper that they were "surprised" to be asked to leave. However, the families did not oppose the request and have moved into similar houses located in Great Park. The newspaper also explains that the former stables are located very close to the royal residence and that the Crown did not want them to be inhabited when the princes moved in.

The princes' new home has a ballroom, a tennis court, Venetian windows, and is surrounded by a vast garden. The last people to live there were Alex Fitzgibbons, head of a luxury events company, and Swedish investor Cristina Stenbeck, who until recently served on the board of Spotify. The princes' decision to move to Forest Lodge leaves the future of Buckingham Palace up in the air after William becomes king. According to British media, it's unlikely he and his wife will decide to live there. If William chooses to remain at Forest Lodge when he comes to the throne, he will be the first King of England not to live in a palace or castle.