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King Charles won’t live in Buckingham Palace, reveals taxes

DW English · Jun 26, 2026, 12:09 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Buckingham Palace has been the British monarch’s official residence in London for nearly two centuries.
  • The king and Queen Camilla will instead continue to live at Clarence House, his longstanding London ​home nearby.
  • James Chalmers, the king's treasurer and keeper of the privy purse, said Buckingham Palace would remain the primary venue for ceremonial and official functions, including receiving foreign dignitaries.

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Buckingham Palace has been the British monarch’s official residence in London for nearly two centuries. But royal officials say King Charles and Queen Camilla won’t reside there.

https://p.dw.com/p/5G5R1After renovations, the king won't be living at Buckingham Palace, but don't expect a 'to let' sign outside either Image: picture alliance/dts-Agentur Advertisement King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment program finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday.

The king and Queen Camilla will instead continue to live at Clarence House, his longstanding London ​home nearby.

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