Where King Charles could live as monarch 'doesn't enjoy living in one palace'
20.09.2022 - 06:57
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
King Charles has his pick of palaces to make his official residence. Having now ascended the throne, it's been reported the new sovereign doesn't enjoy staying at Buckingham Palace.
There is speculation King Charles' new duties may require him to move, but much like his mother the Queen, he reportedly would rather not reside at the traditional home of monarch. The new king has been living at Highgrove and Clarence House for decades.
As prince, Charles previously said he would prefer to keep Clarence House as his home in London. However, several royal commentators have predicted he will likely move officially to Buckingham Palace in private apartments with Queen Consort Camilla.
The Mirror reports previous sources have claimed he may opt to not live there permanently, but simply use it for royal business such as official appointments, receptions and state banquets. In 2017, Charles' office confirmed that Buckingham Palace would remain the monarchy's official residence and that there were no plans to change this any time soon.
Like the Queen, his time will be divided between there and Windsor Castle - where William and Kate, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, are set to move with their young family - as well as Sandringham and Balmoral during their holidays.
The new King has some tough choices to make, one royal source told The Times. They said: "He is going to have to weigh up the cost against the importance of keeping these palaces and castles and residences truly royal by using them."
In his book The Diamond Queen, broadcaster Andrew Marr wrote that as King, Charles was considering moving officially to Windsor and opening Buckingham Palace to the public as a glorified heritage centre. It's understood the Queen