KING Charles III and the Queen Consort travelled to London from Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Friday, entering Buckingham Palace for the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The palace is now technically the official London home of the King, though it's thought that he will continue living at nearby Clarence House for the time being, with major building work yet to be completed at Buckingham Palace.
The royal family's property moves have been significant in the past few years notably William and Kate, now the Prince and Princess of Wales, relocating to Windsor to be nearer the Queen and their children's new school, Lambrook. But none have been as big as that now faced by the King and Queen Consort.
Though it seems that much is yet to be decided, the process of dividing the various residences between members of the family has begun.
Buckingham Palace
The palace (measuring 828,821 sq ft, with 775 rooms set over five floors, a doctor's surgery, swimming pool and 40 acres of gardens in its central London location alongside St James's and Mayfair) has been the official home of the sovereign, and the headquarters of the monarchy since 1837. In a break with tradition, though, is not yet known whether the King and Queen Consort will officially move there. Indeed, there has long been speculation that the King would prefer to base himself at Windsor Castle. It is thought that when Buckingham Palace's 10-year £369 million restoration and renovation are completed, it will be opened up to the public on a much greater scale than in previous years - which royal insiders are taking as a sign that the King may well move his court to Windsor.
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