King and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations

King and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations Image source, Getty ImagesByAndré Rhoden-Paul and Daniella Relph, Senior royal correspondentPublished1 minute agoKing Charles and Queen Camilla will not live at Buckingham Palace when £369m of refurbishments are completed next year, the latest royal accounts have revealed.The palace, which has served as the official London residence of the UK sovereign since 1837, will continue to be the administrative headquarters of the monarchy, but the King has decided nearby Clarence House will remain his official home. The decision has been taken to allow greater public access to the landmark, officials said.A 10-year refurbishment of Buckingham Palace - funded through a temporary increase in the Sovereign Grant which pays for the official duties of the royals - is due to be completed in March.Image source, Jeff Overs/BBCImage caption, Queen Victoria was the first to use Buckingham Palace as the official seat of court in 1837Ageing cables, lead pipes, wiring and boilers are set to be replaced in the renovation, many for the first time in 60 years, after concern about potential fire and water damage.The King and Queen have lived together in Clarence House, which stands beside St James's Palace and was once the Queen Mother's home, since their marriage in 2005. Now both in their late 70s, it is understood that neither wanted the upheaval of moving themselves and their staff across to Buckingham Palace. There are also security concerns that if the King was in residence at Buckingham Palace it would limit the number of visitors as well as areas people could view. The landmark may now also be able to open for a longer period, generating more income. It currently opens its State Rooms to visitors each summer and selected dates throughout the rest of the year. The King will continue to host a range of events at the palace from state banquets and garden parties to receptions and audiences with the prime mini...