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King Charles III, Queen Camilla not moving into Buckingham Palace after ... King Charles III andQueen Camillawill not move intoBuckingham Palaceonce its refurbishment has finished, the palace said in a press release Thursday. The announcement comes ahead of the publication of the Sovereign Grant Report, the British royal family's annual financial statement, which is set to be released Friday. "On completion of the Reservicing Program, The King and Queen will not make Buckingham Palace a personal residence," Thursday's press release stated. The decision to not move into the palace reflects Charles and Camilla's wishes that the palace remain "the ceremonial centre of Royal life, the primary workplace of the Royal Household and a national heritage asset with increased opportunities for public access," the release read. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace told ABC News that it "will remain a working home but we are seeking to widen public access precisely to maximise the national benefit of a publicly-funded building." "It will be a buzzing hive of royal activity in every other way," the spokesperson said. "His Majesty retains huge affection for Buckingham Palace and a deep resp…

King Charles III won't live at Buckingham Palace after refurbishment ... Britain’s King Charles III salutes the troops outside Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color, the King’s annual birthday parade, in London on June 13. (Kirsty Wigglesworth / Associated Press) By Danica Kirka June 25, 2026 4:24 PM PT 3 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . King Charles III will keep Buckingham Palace as the monarchy’s ceremonial headquarters but continue living at nearby Clarence House, even after a decadelong, $487-million refurbishment finishes next year. The move aims to open the 775-room landmark further to the public, hosting more events and tours at a site already drawing about 700,000 visitors annually. In a rare transparency push, Charles and Prince William disclosed personal tax bills totaling tens of millions, part of efforts to modernize the monarchy and counter scandals surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. LONDON — King Charles III will not live at Buckingh…

King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million ... King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a $487 million refurbishment, in a break from a nearly 200-year-old tradition. Royal officials stressed that the king and Queen Camilla would continue to work out of the palace, which will remain "the ceremonial and operational center" of the monarchy. But for the rest of Charles' reign, the king and queen will remain in nearby Clarence House. "It is and will remain Monarchy HQ, the crown jewel of our national buildings," said James Chalmers, the senior royal official responsible for managing the king's financial affairs. The decision was announced Thursday during a briefing on royal finances at which the king became the first British monarch to reveal the taxes he paid to the government. The king paid $16.1 million in income and capital gains taxes in the 2024-25 financial year, up from $15.4 million the previous year. The Coldstream Guards outside Buckingham Palace during the Trooping The Colour ceremonial parade on June 13, 2026 in London, England. Chris Jackson / Getty Images Built in the 1820s, Buckingham Palace has been the London…

King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace, reveals taxes Buckingham Palace has been the British monarch's official residence in London for nearly two centuries. But royal officials say King Charles and Queen Camilla won't reside there.

King Charles III Won't Return to Buckingham Palace Full-Time King Charles III reportedly has no plans to move back into Buckingham Palace once its decade-long renovation is completed in 2027. Instead, the monarch and Queen Camilla are expected to continue living at nearby Clarence House while using Buckingham Palace primarily as a working royal headquarters. King Charles Reportedly Plans To Never Return to Buckingham Palace Full-Time Play According to The Sun , Privy Purse James Chalmers confirmed that Charles and Camilla are expected to remain at Clarence House even after the extensive restoration project concludes. “Their Majesties will, however, have access to private rooms within the Palace where they can retire during the course of a working day, and which could be utilized as potential residential accommodation in times ahead,” Chalmers said. Although the King will not live there full-time, Buckingham Palace will continue serving as the center of the monarchy’s official business. Charles is expected to host state receptions, garden parties, and meetings with newly appointed ambassadors at the historic residence. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told The Sun that expanding pu…

King Charles won't live at Buckingham Palace, officials announce ... King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace, officials have confirmed (Image: Getty) King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after the £369m refurbishment works are completed next spring, despite previous insistence from officials that it would become his London home. The Prince and Princess of Wales also have no intention of ever moving into the 775-room home, as Forest Lodge on the Windsor Estate has been billed as their “forever home”. Announced as part of the annual royal finance reports, which revealed that the King and Prince of Wales have paid over £50m in tax during the Carolean era, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Charles and Camilla will continue to reside at their London home, Clarence House, when the 10-year refurbishment of Monarchy HQ concludes in March 2027. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest news and gossip from the Royal Family plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understand…

King Charles will never live at Buckingham Palace despite £369m ... King Charles will never live at Buckingham Palace despite £369m taxpayer-funded refurbishment King Charles's official London residence will remain as Clarence House and not Buckingham Palace once refurbishment work at the famous building is completed next year, it has been confirmed Comments News Russell Myers Royal Editor and Jennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor 22:00, 25 Jun 2026 Updated 22:00, 25 Jun 2026 View 6 Images The King and Queen on the Buckingham Palace balcony earlier this month (Image: Getty Images) The King will never live at Buckingham Palace - despite taxpayers paying £369milllon to renovate the historic palace. ‌ The iconic building will remain the operational centre of “monarchy HQ” after a decade long renovation project finishes next year, but Charles has decided it will not be the official residence of his reign. The King and Queen will continue to live at nearby Clarence House in London, while the monarch continues to keep homes in Scotland, Gloucestershire and Norfolk, as well as using Windsor Castle in Berkshire. ‌ The decision ends nearly 200 years of history of the monarch being based at B…

King Charles won’t live in Buckingham Palace, nearly 200 years after Queen Victoria moved in Buckingham Palace would remain the primary venue for ceremonial and official functions, including the reception of foreign dignitaries.