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King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after completion of costly, decade-long refurbishment

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not reside at Buckingham Palace following its decade-long refurbishment. The couple will instead remain at Clarence House. This decision ends nearly two centuries of the palace serving as the primary residence for British monarchs.

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Officials confirmed the King and Queen will not move into the palace after the refit.

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  1. King Charles III and Queen Camilla to forgo living at Buckingham Palace

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not reside at Buckingham Palace following its decade-long refurbishment. The couple will instead remain at Clarence House. This decision ends nearly two centuries of the palace serving as the primary residence for British monarchs.

    What's confirmed:

    • King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not live at Buckingham Palace after renovations.
    • The couple will continue to reside at Clarence House.
    • Refurbishment of the palace began in April 2017 and is scheduled for completion in April 2027.
    • Buckingham Palace has been the London home of every British monarch since Queen Victoria.
    • The refit cost £369m.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The couple wants the public to have more access to the monarchy HQ.
    • King Charles has a $17 million tax bill.
    • The renovation cost $487 million.
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