Prince William and Duchess Catherine may move into a royal residence, but it is unlikely to be Frogmore Cottage, Meghan and Harry's former home. Reports suggest that neither William nor Catherine have plans to move to a property linked to Meghan Markle. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew, who is reluctant to leave, may be forced out of Royal Lodge by King Charles.

Given the ongoing rift with the Sussexes, who are currently living in California, experts believe that Duchess Catherine is more inclined to move to Royal Lodge than Frogmore Cottage. Former royal writer Michael Cole has suggested that Kate would not want to stay in a space renovated by Meghan, and William feels the same way. Additionally, it has been reported that William has told friends that he will not invite Harry to the coronation.

King Charles has cut Prince Andrew's security detail at Royal Lodge, leading many to speculate that this means he will have to leave the property. Andrew has lived in the 30 room palace since 2004, but he does not own it, he only leases it from the Crown Estate. Unlike Andrew, Catherine has become a much-loved member of the royal family, admired for her strength of character.

She has gone from being a private person to becoming a confident and engaging royal. King Charles trusts her and often seeks her advice because of her approachable personality. Former royal correspondent Jenny Bond notes that navigating royal life requires resilience, which Kate has shown. Catherine knows she will be a prominent figure in the family and appears to bring common sense to her role, which has given her the confidence to express her views on the future of the monarchy.

Catherine has formed a close bond with her father in law, King Charles, and an even stronger bond with Queen Camilla. Analysts believe they draw inspiration from each other as they navigate their unique roles in the royal family. Camilla has taken on a central role in the monarchy, especially as both Charles and Catherine face personal challenges. There appears to be a mutual respect between Kate and Camilla as they work to modernize the monarchy.

Catherine has emerged from William’s shadow, becoming a role model in parenting and philanthropy. Royal analysts compare her influence to that of the Queen Mother, noting that Catherine displays similar qualities that have earned her respect. Catherine’s journey in the royal family shows her maturing into a respected leader, seen as a future queen alongside William.