Charles III and Queen Camilla are unlikely to live at Buckingham Palace again after the royal family underwent a $500,000 renovation.
The royal couple had been due to return to their London mansion in March 2027 when the renovations are complete, but will instead continue to live at nearby Clarence House, private secretary James Chalmers told The Sun.
“However, Their Majesties will have access to private rooms within the palace, where they can clock out during their working hours, and could potentially be used as a residence in the future,” Chalmers said.
Buckingham Palace receives an estimated 700,000 visitors a year and the royal family wants to increase access for the public, the newspaper said.
A spokesperson for the palace said: “While it will remain a working home, we are seeking to widen public access to maximize the national benefits of a publicly funded building.”
Prince Charles will host events at the palace, including receptions, garden parties and meetings with the new ambassador.
“The palace will continue to be the beating heart of the royal family, rather than the resting center of the royal family in all traditional ways,” the rep continued.
“There will be a lot of activity on all fronts,” the official added. “His Majesty has great love for Buckingham Palace and deep respect for its role in royal and public life.”
Additionally, Prince William reportedly has no plans to move into the palace with his wife, Princess Kate Middleton, and their three children after becoming king.
The family of five will reportedly continue to stay in their “forever home” at Forest Lodge in Windsor.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson did not immediately respond to Page Six for comment.
Members of the British monarchy have lived at Buckingham Palace since 1837, with Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years from 1837 to 1901, being its first resident.
Victoria was followed by Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, George V from 1910 to 1936, Edward VIII in 1936, George VI from 1936 to 1952, and Elizabeth II from 1952 to 2022.
Meanwhile, Charles has chosen to stay at Clarence House with his wife Camilla, whom he married in 2005, as he continues his battle with cancer.
The king announced in February that he had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing surgery for enlarged prostate the previous month.
In December, he gave an update on his progress so far, sharing that his “cancer treatment schedule” was “shortened in the new year” and that he is “responsing very well to treatment.”
