King Charles II I's staff are said to be 'livid and shaken' as they're told of redundancies at Clarence House - His Majesty's former official residence before he ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth ll on Thursday, 8 September. His new role as King means that Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort will spend more time at Buckingham Palace, which has long been the official residency of the current monarch, meaning their offices will move there.