State functions, offices and tourists: plans for revamped Buckingham Palace
Despite £369m upgrade, King Charles will never live in palace but aides stress it will remain ‘buzzing hive’ of activity
TL;DR
- King Charles III will not live in Buckingham Palace after its £369 million upgrade is completed.
- The palace will continue to function as a 'buzzing hive' of royal activity, hosting state functions, receptions, and ceremonies.
- Aides stress that the palace will remain operational for official duties, even without the monarch residing there.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to reside at Clarence House.
- The decision may be influenced by the King's age, health, and a desire to increase public access to the palace.
- The renovated palace is expected to offer more public tours and potentially open up additional spaces for viewing.
- The upgrade focused on modernizing the 1950s infrastructure to make it fit for purpose for the next half-century.