King Charles III will not return to Buckingham Palace as his primary residence after the completion of its £369 million refurbishment, royal officials confirmed on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of tradition. The announcement, made as the palace’s decade-long renovation nears its 2027 conclusion, marks a historic shift in the British monarchy’s relationship with its most iconic landmark.

In a separate disclosure, the Palace revealed that King Charles paid £12.9 million ($17 million) in income tax for the 2024–25 financial year, becoming the first British monarch to publicly disclose personal tax payments. Since ascending to the throne in 2022, he has contributed a total of £30 million in income tax, placing him among the UK’s top 100 taxpayers for 2024–25 . The unprecedented transparency follows criticism over the monarchy’s finances, particularly after the scandal involving Prince Andrew.

The decision to abandon Buckingham Palace as a royal residence reflects broader changes in the monarchy’s priorities. Officials cited the palace’s evolving role as a venue for state functions and public events rather than a private home. The Sovereign Grant, which funds royal operations, is projected to rise to nearly £100 million by 2027–28 to cover ongoing maintenance and the refurbishment’s costs .

Reactions to the announcements have been mixed. While some praised the king’s tax transparency as a step toward modernising the monarchy, others questioned why more details about royal wealth were not disclosed. “The disclosure of tax payments is welcome, but without full financial transparency, it remains incomplete,” said a spokesperson for the campaign group Republic .

The palace’s decision also raises questions about the future of Buckingham Palace itself. With its primary resident no longer planning to live there, the building’s purpose will likely shift further toward ceremonial and administrative functions. The monarchy has not yet announced where King Charles and Queen Camilla will reside instead, though Clarence House and Highgrove House have been suggested as potential alternatives.

The revelations come at a time of heightened scrutiny over the monarchy’s finances and public role. As the institution navigates calls for greater accountability, King Charles’s tax disclosure and the abandonment of Buckingham Palace as a royal residence signal a new era—one defined by transparency, if not yet by full financial openness.

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mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the London landmark serving as the British monarchs primary residence. Officials at the same time disclosed the king paid £12.9 million ($17.0 million) in tax in 2024/25 — the first […]

cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago

Carlos III não vai morar no Palácio de Buckingham e revela ter pago quase 15 milhões de euros em impostos Após a conclusão das obras do Palácio de Buckingham, o rei não vai residir na, até agora, residência oficial dos monarcas britânicos. A Casa Real revelou ainda o valor que Carlos pagou de impostos.

publico · about 3 hours ago

Kung Charles betalar skatt frivilligt – men vill inte avslöja hur rik han är LONDON. Den sittande monarken hör till de 100 britter som betalar mest i skatt, visar deklarationer som Buckingham Palace offentliggjort. Men mycket hålls fortfarande hemligt om kungahusets pengar.

dagens nyheter · about 3 hours ago

Μεγαλοεπενδυτής ακινήτων εγκατέλειψε τη Βρετανία πριν από τους φόρους της Ριβς – Στο μικροσκόπιο δωρεές που είχε κάνει στην ΥΠΟΙΚ Ο Τζέραρντ Φερστέεχ, ιδρυτής της εταιρείας ανάπτυξης ακινήτων Commercial Estates Group (CEG), μετέφερε πέρυσι τη φορολογική κατοικία του από τη Βρετανία στην Ισπανία, μόλις δύο ημέρες πριν από την κατάργηση του ευνοϊκού φορολογικού καθεστώτος για τους εύπορους κατοίκους εξωτερικού

protothema · about 3 hours ago

O βασιλιάς Κάρολος «έσταξε» από τη ζέστη σε εκδήλωση σε παλάτι, βοηθός του τον δρόσιζε με ανεμιστηράκι, δείτε φωτογραφίες Η εκδήλωση στο στο παλάτι St Jamess που δεν διαθέτει κλιματισμό πραγματοποιήθηκε την Τετάρτη, ημέρα κατά την οποία τα θερμόμετρα έδειξαν 35,8 βαθμούς Κελσίου

protothema · about 3 hours ago

Τέλος σε παράδοση 200 ετών: Ο βασιλιάς Κάρολος δεν θα εγκατασταθεί στο Μπάκιγχαμ μετά την ανακαίνιση των 369 εκατ. λιρών

protothema · about 3 hours ago

Buckinghamský palác přijde po téměř 200 letech o panovníka. Král Karel III. v něm bydlet nechce Britský král Karel III. nebude ani po dokončení nákladné desetileté rekonstrukce v příštím roce žít v Buckinghamském paláci. Oznámili to ve čtvrtek zástupci panovnické rodiny. Ti také poprvé zveřejnili, kolik král Karel odvedl státu na daních v uplynulých letech. Od nástupu na trůn v roce 2022 britský panovník zaplatil na daních celkem přes 30 milionů liber (845 milionů korun).

irozhlas.cz · about 3 hours ago

Pourquoi Buckingham est-il boudé par le roi Charles ? Le roi Charles III ne résidera pas à Buckingham, malgré la rénovation qui y est effectuée pour près de 430 millions deuros, a annoncé le palais, ce qui soulève des questions sur lavenir de ce lieu emblématique de la monarchie britannique et provoque une certaine irritation. ...

la libre · about 3 hours ago

Voor het eerst openbaar: koning Charles betaalde bijna 15 miljoen euro aan belastingen

de morgen · about 3 hours ago

Kung Charles avslöjar: Har betalat 385 miljoner i skatt Kung Charles har betalat mer än motsvarande 385 miljoner kronor i skatt sedan han tillträdde 2023.Han är den första brittiska monark som offentliggör sina skatteinbetalningar.Och han betalar skatt frivilligt, skriver Independent.

expressen · about 3 hours ago

Andorra o Montecarlo? Io verso le tasse in Spagna. Chi ha di più, deve pagare di più: è senso civico: Marquez punge i suoi colleghi (e non solo) Ad Andorra ho avuto casa per quasi quattro anni, ma non ci ho mai abitato davvero e non ci ho mai pagato le tasse. Marc Marquez punge più di qualche collega. Il pilota spagnolo – reduce da due vittorie consecutive tra Ungheria e Repubblica Ceca e fresco di rinnovo contrattuale con la Ducati – ha […] Larticolo Andorra o Montecarlo? Io verso le tasse in Spagna. Chi ha di più, deve pagare di più: è senso civico: Marquez punge i suoi colleghi (e non solo) proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

il fatto quotidiano · about 3 hours ago

Britische Royals: König macht Steuer öffentlich - dennoch Kritik von Experten Erstmals veröffentlichen die britischen Royals, wie viel Steuer sie bezahlt haben. Ohne weitere Informationen darüber, wie viel sie eingenommen haben, hilft das aber wenig.

tagesspiegel · about 3 hours ago

King Charles reveals $17M tax bill in royal accounts King Charles has become the first British monarch to disclose his tax bill, paying £12.9 million ($17 million) for 2024-25, placing him among the top 100 UK taxpayers. The Sovereign Grant is set to rise to nearly £100 million by 2027-28 as Buckingham Palace renovations continue.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

Brits koningspaar gaat niet meer in Buckingham Palace wonen

de volkskrant · about 3 hours ago

Royaume-Uni: la famille royale publie ses documents fiscaux et dévoile ses sources de revenus Au Royaume-Uni, cest un petit évènement : la famille royale vient de publier ses documents fiscaux, tout du moins une partie. Les finances des Windsor ne font pas lobjet dune publication régulière ou exhaustive, ce qui suscite de fortes critiques de la part des mouvements anti-monarchistes.

rfi.fr · about 3 hours ago

Britains Monarchy Is Getting a Bumper Payout. Heres How Theyre Spending It. Taxpayer funding for key royal activities is set to nearly double from 2024 levels, and not everyone is happy.

wsj · about 3 hours ago

King Charles III Has Paid More Than $39.6 Million in Taxes, Palace Discloses in a U.K. First Charles released his tax information for the period he has been king of Britain as part of a push for greater transparency after the scandal involving the former Prince Andrew.

new york times · about 3 hours ago