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King Charles Stays at Clarence House, Skips Buckingham Move

6/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

King Charles III announced he will not move into Buckingham Palace, staying at Clarence House following a £370 million refurbishment.
The 2025-26 Sovereign Grant set aside £67.5 million while a ten-year, £369 million programme will replace boilers, cables and pipes, finishing next March to lower fire and flood risk.
The move, which follows Charles publishing his tax bill showing £30 million paid since 2022, will widen access once it ceases to be a residence.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 Sovereign Grant Act linked royal funding to Crown Estate profits. In 2017 Parliament raised the grant to 25 % of those profits, enabling a £369 million Buckingham Palace refurbishment approved after Queen Elizabeth II’s advocacy. A £45 million boost for 2025-26 will fund safety works, showing how the grant’s percentage is adjusted for major palace projects.

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Story summary

King Charles III announced he will not move into Buckingham Palace, staying at Clarence House following a £370 million refurbishment.
The 2025-26 Sovereign Grant set aside £67.5 million while a ten-year, £369 million programme will replace boilers, cables and pipes, finishing next March to lower fire and flood risk.
The move, which follows Charles publishing his tax bill showing £30 million paid since 2022, will widen access once it ceases to be a residence.

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