Prince William and Kate Middleton are currently putting final plans in place for their move to Forest Lodge on the Windsor estate. It comes after the Waleses are moving up from their cherished Adelaide Cottage.
Following their relocation, which is set to be put into motion later this year, it emerged that the royal pair will likely remain at Forest Lodge when William becomes King. The decision may come as a surprise, rather than relocating to Buckingham Palace.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond has now disclosed the reasons behind this major relocation, and how it connects to William's upbringing within the Royal Family.
The former BBC Royal correspondent told the Mirror: "William is focused on creating a stable and private family life: the kind he never had when he was growing up. And so he wants to keep his family firmly rooted.
"He's already defined the way he wants to do things: he calls it royalty with a small R. And I think a 'forever' home at Forest Lodge is in keeping with that philosophy."
Although a number of people have noticed that William's future home arrangements deviate from the traditional royal custom held at the firm, as he would mark the first monarch not to live in a castle or palace, Jennie believes it will be at the back of his mind.
Tasked instead with shaping the monarchy and embarking on a fresh chapter, Jennie explained: "I don't think William is going to bat an eyelid about breaking certain royal traditions.
"He doesn't want to live in a palace or a castle and he has made up his mind to do things differently. Living in a house - albeit a pretty big house as Forest Lodge is - will give his family a much more normal life, and that, I'm sure, is going to stand them in good stead."
Jennie reckons that William and Kate are set to mirror Diana's approach in establishing a cosy and welcoming domestic setting for their kids, whilst distancing themselves from the typical behaviours linked with royalty at their permanent residence.
She explained: "I have spent time with the King at his Highgrove home and with Diana in her apartment at Kensington Palace. Both were quite cosy and comfortable. Diana, in particular, had a light touch with the décor: squashy sofas, soft colours and nothing too staid.
"And I think that's the kind of atmosphere William wants his children to grow up in, which is why he's made it quite clear that he doesn't intend to move to Windsor Castle, or indeed to Buckingham Palace, when the time comes for him to become king."
Whilst Kate has served as a working royal for over ten years, Jennie suspects that residing in a more humble abode rather than one of the grand royal residences will suit the Princess of Wales, who wasn't raised in the public eye like her husband.
Jennie stated: "All of which is probably a great relief for Catherine who, of course, grew up in a "normal" happy family home and would probably hate the idea of living in a huge, draughty, ancient castle, or a palace in the centre of London with nearly 800 rooms."
The royal expert further commented that their permanent residence will provide a sense of normality and comfort as they continue to serve the monarchy and prepare for William, and eventually Prince George, to ascend the throne.
"There is enough about being royal that must seem seriously odd," she remarked. "At least the place you call home should be somewhere you feel comfortable and comforted."