King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not reside at Buckingham Palace following the completion of a 10-year, 369-million-pound refurbishment program. This move ends nearly two centuries of the palace serving as the primary residence for the British monarch.
Built in the 1820s, Buckingham Palace has been the official London home of every British monarch since Queen Victoria. For almost 200 years, the historic building has served as the center of royal life.
The palace will remain the main working and ceremonial headquarters of the British monarchy. The decision not to reside there comes as the monarchy seeks to increase public access to the building.