King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after refurbishment : NPR
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Key Points:
- King Charles III will not reside at Buckingham Palace after a 10-year, £369 million refurbishment, opting instead to live at nearby Clarence House to allow increased public access to the historic palace.
- Buckingham Palace will remain the ceremonial and operational center of the monarchy, with Charles and Queen Camilla continuing to work there despite not living on-site.
- The refurbishment project, begun in 2017, aims to modernize the palace’s infrastructure and is scheduled for completion next year, enabling more public events and tours at the site.
- For the first time since becoming king, Charles disclosed his personal tax payments, totaling £12.9 million for 2024-25, as part of efforts to increase transparency and distance the monarchy from controversies involving Prince Andrew.
- Prince William also released his tax details, paying £7.76 million in the same period, highlighting the royal family's attempt to present itself as a more open and accountable public institution.
