The Latest Breaking News from Poundbury

Léon Krier obituary

Visionary architect appointed master-planner by King Charles for his model new town of Poundbury in Dorset

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Why King Charles Is Receiving Complaints About Rats, Overflowing Trash, and Awful Odors

"The King would be horrified—it's a disgrace."

Marie Claire · Oct 8, 2024

Is Kent ready for the Duchy of Cornwall’s next Poundbury?

Plans for 2,500 new homes outside the historic market town of Faversham have gone down badly with some residents. But the UK needs housing, and this is a promising site…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024

Locals fuming at 'miserable' Christmas tree left undecorated in King Charles's model town

The Christmas tree reaches 30ft and should take pride of place in Queen Mother Square in Poundbury, nearby to Dorchester in Dorset... but it's only sparsely decorated

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

King Charles’s endless meddling in architectural politics has accomplished nothing

As Prince of Wales, Charles campaigned for sustainable townscapes. But good intentions aren’t enough when the political will isn’t there, says Phineas Harper of Open City

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Inside the 'experimental' town King Charles III created as a walkable community

The area was King Charles' vision built on the Duchy of Cornwall in Dorset and is based on traditional designs and architecture approved by the monarch

Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022

Woman Faces Eviction On Prince Charles’ Estate For Having Too Many Plants

She says she has been told to leave her home after September 27 and now faces being homeless.

Zenger · Aug 11, 2022