King Charles Will Not Move into Buckingham Palace
King Charles has faced a fresh blow after many people disagreed with his decision not to call Buckingham Palace home. Days ago, news broke that the monarch will not move into Buckingham Palace next year when the £369m refurbishment works are completed next spring. The news, which came as part of the 2026 annual royal finance reports, saw mixed reactions from royal commentators.
Plans Changed After Renovation
The King and his wife Queen Camilla were originally believed to be planning to move from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace once the renovation was complete. Instead, the couple will now stay at their smaller London abode, rather than move into the 775-room Palace. A Palace spokesperson said: “The Palace will continue in every traditional way to be the beating heart of the Monarchy, just not its resting head.”
Public Divided Over Decision
The public is divided over the decision, as shown by a Daily Express poll. The poll asked readers whether the King should live at Buckingham Palace. 1,769 people voted yes, while 1,489 voted no, and one person said they were unsure. The poll ran from 10pm on Thursday (June 25) to 11am on Sunday (June 28).
Future Monarchs Also Unlikely to Live There
It is feared the Palace may never be home to a monarch again, with Prince William, who will be King after his father, also having no plans to live in Buckingham Palace. Instead, it is believed William and his wife Princess Catherine will stay at their Forest Lodge home in Windsor, which they renovated and moved into last year. It is believed they view the mansion as their “forever home”, even when William is King.
