Families living in cottages near the Prince and Princess of Wales' new "forever home" were reportedly asked to leave.

William and Kate are believed to be moving into Forest Lodge later this year with their three children.

But earlier in the summer, tenants living near the £16 million mansion in Windsor, which boasts eight bedrooms, were asked to vacate their properties.

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The Mirror reports that the cottages were converted from the Forest Lodge's stables.

It is believed they have been rented out by the Crown Estate.

The Mail on Sunday reports that the tenants were "surprised" at the request.

However it was understood that no eviction noticed had been served, with the tenants instead moved to similar housing in t

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