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King Charles will never live at Buckingham Palace despite £369m taxpayer-funded refurbishment

King Charles and Queen Camilla will not move into Buckingham Palace following a refurbishment that cost £369m. The couple will continue to reside at Clarence House. The palace will remain the headquarters of the monarchy and be used for official events.

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Confirmation that the King and Queen will remain at Clarence House despite the completion of palace renovations.

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

    King Charles and Queen Camilla will not move into Buckingham Palace following a refurbishment that cost £369m. The couple will continue to reside at Clarence House. The palace will remain the headquarters of the monarchy and be used for official events.

    What's confirmed:

    • King Charles and Queen Camilla will not live at Buckingham Palace after its refurbishment.
    • The refurbishment of Buckingham Palace cost £369m.
    • King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to reside at Clarence House.
    • The palace renovations took 10 years to finish.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The King and Queen want the public to have more access to the monarchy headquarters.
    • Royal expert Jennie Bond questioned if the palace will remain the beating heart of the monarchy.
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