King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
Summary
King Charles III will not live in Buckingham Palace after a $487 million renovation. Instead, he and Queen Camilla will continue to work there but live in nearby Clarence House.Key Facts
- Buckingham Palace has been home to British monarchs since Queen Victoria in the 1820s.
- The palace has 775 rooms and serves as offices and a place for official events.
- The $487 million renovation began in 2017 to update plumbing, wiring, and heating.
- The renovation will finish next year after 10 years of work.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla will live at Clarence House during his reign.
- This decision allows Buckingham Palace to host more public events and tours.
- The palace currently welcomes about 700,000 visitors each year.
- King Charles III paid $16.1 million in taxes for the 2024-25 financial year, the first British monarch to reveal this information.
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