Charles III
and Camilla don't want to move into Buckingham Palace for the time being
Created: 09/14/2022, 18:54
By: Annemarie Goebbel
Buckingham Palace is undeniably the official residence of British monarchs.
But Charles III.
don't think about moving for now.
He initially rules from Clarence House.
London – After the new titles were awarded to the royals, everyone is eagerly awaiting who will move into which palace.
Of course, the main focus is on Charles III.
(73) and his king wife Camilla (74), because actually only Buckingham Palace can be considered as the official residence and seat of government.
But the heir to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II (96, † 2022) and his wife are currently not thinking about leaving their previous home, Clarence House.
Charles III
currently prefers Clarence House as the official seat of government
King Charles III
and his wife Camilla will remain at their long-term residence, Clarence House, for the time being.
The property is a stone's throw from the British landmark, befitting the only true seat of the British Empire.
But since 2020, the palace of palaces has been renovated for the massive sum of 424 million euros.
The late Queen always conducted her business from Buckingham Palace and only retired to Windsor Castle due to the corona pandemic and her advanced age, where she stayed after the death of Prince Philip (99, † 2021) in April 2021.
Charles, as heir to the throne, moved into Clarence House, built in 1825 and part of the royal St. James Palace, in 2003.
Camilla and he had made it cozy according to their wishes.
Buckingham Palace - Official residence and British powerhouse
The castle was built in 1703 by the Duke of Buckingham and initially served as a town house.
With the reign of Queen Victoria (81, † 1901), the palace became the main residence of the British monarch.
Today, the huge building is one of the most important attractions in London, including the world-famous changing of the guard.
The palace has 775 rooms including 19 state rooms, 52 bedrooms for the royal family and guests, 78 bathrooms and 92 offices.
It is still unclear when construction work on Buckingham Palace, which began in 2020, will be completed.
A sea of flowers in front of the gates in honor of the late Queen currently announces its immeasurable importance.
Another indication that power is now expected back in the capital can be seen in the increasing hotel bookings, which are partly due to the funeral ceremonies for Elizabeth II.
From where King Charles III.
will conduct its business must first establish itself
Charles III
currently prefers Clarence House, his previous estate, as seat of government.
The move to Buckingham Palace will drag on as major renovations are underway (photomontage).
© Yui Mok/dpa & Christian Charisius/dpa
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The work, which includes replacing the electrical wiring, plumbing and heating, is expected to take at least another ten years, British media reports.
However, the palace can already be used for representative tasks.
The new workflows now have to contend with Charles III.
re-establish as the head of the crown.
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First of all, King Charles has to lead the funeral procession for the late Queen Elizabeth II in Edinburgh, Scotland.
According to the PA reports, he is said to walk right behind the coffin as it is driven to St Giles Cathedral and laid out there.
Numerous members of the royal family are expected to attend the procession.
It remains to be seen whether Prince Harry (37) and Meghan Markle (41) will honor their beloved regent.
Sources used:
hellomagazin.com, PA
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