The official residence of the British monarchs, Buckingham Palace, is suspending its reception of guests due to reconstruction. The Times writes about it. It will last until 2027 and cost the British treasury $463 million. Except the north wing, where Charles III’s office and chambers are located, the monarch will finance them from his own pocket.
The reconstruction will focus on modernizing the palace’s infrastructure and ensuring its durability for future generations. In particular, it plans to replace outdated electrical cables, plumbing, and heating systems that have not been updated since the 1950s, creating a risk of fire and flooding.
State events will be temporarily moved to Windsor Castle, and the Emir of Qatar will be the last to be received at Buckingham Palace. He will visit the UK next month.
The monarch himself has already moved to the west wing. One of the rooms that the king will now use is the Orleans Room, where Charles III was born in 1948.
Previously, the north wing served as a private apartment for Queen Elizabeth II.