Even though it's considerably larger than Adelaide Cottage, Forest Lodge is likely to be much more homely than Buckingham Palace. "In many ways, it feels more like a conference center or a showcase than a palace that serves as a family home," a source told the outlet while discussing Queen Elizabeth's former home.

'I think we have to accept that there is a real possibility that we may never see them as a united family in public,' he said, noting that 'things are such a mess right now'.

The Princess of Wales is patron of Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League, and her message served as a word of support as the campaign gets underway.