Buckingham Palace is closed for repairs and three years
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The royal residence suspends reception of guests due to renovations worth $369 million. State events will be temporarily moved to Windsor Castle, and King Charles will personally fund the renovation of his private rooms.
Receptions at Buckingham Palace, which is the London residence of British monarchs, will be suspended from December to 2027 due to the planned reconstruction of the building. This is reported by the British newspaper The Times, according to UNN.
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According to the data, the cost of the work will be about $369 million. During this time, state events will be held at Windsor Castle, as will the reception of all guests. The King has decided to personally finance the renovation of his private rooms in the north wing, which are not expected to be ready for use until the end of 2027. The rest of the palace's renovations are being funded by taxpayers. e
Royal sources say that Charles will continue to use the palace as the “headquarters of the monarchy” in the future. In 2017, The Sunday Times reported that Charles plans to abandon Buckingham Palace as a royal home when he becomes king.
Buckingham Palace announced on January 17, 2023 that King Charles, 75, plans to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate.
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