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King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace after £370m refurbishment
The Independent • • world
Key Points:
- King Charles and Queen Camilla will not make Buckingham Palace their official residence after the completion of a £370 million refurbishment; instead, they will continue living at Clarence House in London.
- Buckingham Palace will remain the monarchy's operational headquarters and a venue for royal events, but public access will be increased, limiting visitor restrictions that would occur if the King resided there.
- The extensive 10-year renovation project aims to modernize the palace's infrastructure, including boilers, electrical cables, and pipes, and is expected to finish by March next year.
- The King and Queen will have access to private rooms in Buckingham Palace for use during working days or potential future residential needs, maintaining the palace's role as a ceremonial and operational center.
- There is speculation that Prince William may also choose not to live at Buckingham Palace when he becomes King, following the trend set by King Charles.
