King Charles will be moving into Buckingham Palace when its £369million refurbishment is completed in 2027, it was claimed on Friday night. The monarch will reportedly be taking up residence in about four years' time, after the builders finally finish their renovation work.
The Palace has 775 rooms, including 19 staterooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. The claims emerged despite royal insiders saying privately that the King and Queen Camilla had hinted that they would like their London home to remain Clarence House, according to a report in the Daily Express.
One source had previously said that the monarch was "no fan" of Buckingham Palace, which he had branded "the Big House". Another insider told The Sunday Times: "He doesn’t see it as a viable future home or a house that’s fit for purpose in the modern world.
