Will Prince Charles ever live at Buckingham Palace?
Prince Charles will essentially live in a “flat above the shop” in Buckingham Palace when he becomes king. Charles himself favours staying at Highgrove with Camilla, and having a more modest set of living quarters at Buckingham Palace, which would largely be open to the public all year round.
Can the Queen stop Charles being king?
“The line of succession is regulated by Parliament (as in the Act of Succession 1700, and the Succession to the Crown Act 2013); it can be changed only by Parliament and cannot be unilaterally altered by the monarch.”
Who is currently living in Buckingham Palace?
The Queen and Prince Philip spend the majority of their time living in private quarters in Buckingham Palace, located in central London. The palace is made up of 775 rooms and is currently being refurbished, bit by bit.
Where will Prince Charles live after the Royal Wedding?
Prince Charles intends to remain at his official London home, Clarence House. “I know he is no fan of ‘the big house’, as he calls the palace,” said a source. “He doesn’t see it as a viable future home or a house that’s fit for purpose in the modern world.
Will Prince William and Kate Middleton move into Buckingham Palace?
A Clarence House spokesperson has made it clear that “Buckingham Palace will remain the official London residence of the monarch” while another royal source said Prince William and Kate will move into Buckingham Palace during William’s reign.
Is Buckingham Palace too big for Modern Family Life?
Prince William, 35, is said to agree with his father that the 775-room palace is too large and costly for modern family life. “What’s to say Buckingham Palace can’t be opened to the public for at least six months, while keeping the state rooms pristine for use during big occasions?” another source said.