PropertyHe’s been king of England for more than ten months, but Charles, 74, is yet to reside at Buckingham Palace. The king prefers to stay at Clarence House, where he has lived for 19 years with Queen Camilla (75). This is despite a €433 million renovation of Buckingham Palace, paid for by the British taxpayer. What is stopping Charles from moving?
According to the British “Daily Mail”, Charles will refuse to move into Buckingham Palace because he believes that it is “not suitable for modern life.” “I know he’s not a fan of the ‘big house’ as he calls the mansion,” a source told the newspaper. “He doesn’t think of it as a practical future home.” In addition, the 74-year-old believes that long-term maintenance of Buckingham is “feasible” from a cost and environmental perspective, a topic close to his heart.
Charles will have other plans for Buckingham Palace. He does not want to use it as his residence, but as the headquarters of “The Firm” (as the royal family is called), where he will manage the affairs of state. The king wants to stay in the palace for a while, but he has no intention of leaving Clarence House. For example, The Sun reported that the royal couple stayed at Clarence House three nights a week, two nights at Windsor Castle and weekends at Sandringham in Norfolk.
Open to the public
Charles wants to open up Buckingham much more to the public. After all, the palace houses one of the most impressive art collections in the world, with works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Vermeer. Charles wants to get people involved in the royal establishment. A close associate of the royal family told The Times that he understands that it must continue to evolve and that people in modern times want access to their palaces. And while Buckingham Palace, Windsor, Balmoral, Sandringham House and Clarence House remain royal residences, the monarch said they should be easier to access.
Buckingham Palace has long served as the official residence of the reigning monarch of England. The palace’s famous balcony has served as the stage for many important moments in the royal family’s history, from Trooping the Color ceremonies to royal weddings. Here, too, Charles and Camilla appeared shortly after the coronation to wave together to the cheering crowd.
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