King Charles has called Clarence House his home since 2003. Now he might have to forgo his current living quarters for the more conspicuous Buckingham Palace to justify a 10-year, $460 million renovation of the Palace.
like Balmoral Castle in Scotland and Sandringham in Norfolk, England, but also properties he only holds as a custodian.
The royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace , on May 6, 2023. Charles moved into Clarence House in 2003 and has remained there since becoming king.Charles' love for Clarence House is not unique. Queen Elizabeth II lived at the house with Prince Philip and an infant Charles before she acceded to the throne. The young queen told Prime Minister Winston Churchill she wanted to stay at the house with her family, only using Buckingham Palace as an office and entertainment space.
With Charles firmly ensconced at Clarence House though, speculation arose at the time of his accession that he could break with tradition and simply use the palace as an office and party venue.Prince Philip Revealed:"They would much rather stay at Clarence House. None of the royals liked living at BP. It's vast and impersonal. It is an official residence, not a home.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams offered another view, highlighting the significance of having the monarch in residence at the palace. This may change with the new reign and the expensive reservicing, with some suggesting that Charles could open up the state rooms year-round. This would still allow the monarch to live in the private north wing undisturbed and host official events during scheduled closures.
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