Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move out of Kensington Palace and into Windsor cottage

The royal couple will settle in Frogmore House as they prepare for the arrival of their first child

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving out of Kensington Palace to set up a new home in the grounds of Windsor Castle in preparation for the birth of their first child, who is due in spring 2019.

The royal couple have lived in Nottingham Cottage since their engagement last year and will be moving to Frogmore Cottage in early 2019.

The 10-bedroom cottage overlooks Frogmore House, which is where the Duke and Duchess had their evening wedding reception in May.

“Windsor is a very special place for Their Royal Highnesses,” reads an official statement released by Kensington Palace, “and they are grateful that their official residence will be on the estate.

“The Duke and Duchess’s office will continue to be based at Kensington Palace.”

The couple’s new home is a Grade II-listed, two-storey countryside manor which is half a mile from Windsor Castle.

The couple's new home is close to where they had their wedding reception (PA)

It was previously being used as staff accommodation and is set to undergo significant refurbishments ahead of the couple moving in.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will maintain their official residence with their three children at Kensington Palace, though their private home, Sandringham Estate, is also outside of London and is based in Norfolk.