Buckingham Palace is having a monumental glow up, but King Charles III and Queen Camilla still don't want to live there. Around $487 million (£370 million) is being spent on the London landmark as part of a 10-year refurbishment plan. While the makeover is set to be completed next spring, the monarch will not move in when the works are complete, the palace said in a press release June 26. Instead, Charles and Camilla will remain living at nearby Clarence House, where they have lived together since they married in 2005. Charles, the eldest son of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was born at Buckingham Palace in 1948. "The King and Queen will not make Buckingham Palace a personal residence, reflecting Their Majesties’ wishes that the Palace remains 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 statement said.
Published: June 26, 2026 4:02 pm
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