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Emma Shacklock

King Charles thinks time has come to break centuries-old tradition and I believe his 'devotion' to 'magical' royal was a deciding factor

King Charles III smiles after receiving a white belt during a visit to charity REORG at the Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy on June 24, 2026.

Despite having a "deep respect" for a centuries-old royal tradition, King Charles has decided to break it. Since Queen Victoria's reign the British monarch's official home has always been Buckingham Palace but the latest royal accounts reveal the King and Queen won't be moving there when the refurbishments are completed next year.

They'll stay at Clarence House and although there are practical reasons that could have made Charles's mind up, I suspect there's also a huge emotional motive for him giving up the tradition instead of his current residence. Clarence House was where the Queen Mother used to live and the King had an incredible relationship with his grandmother.

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