He was, according to reports, speaking to his wife Camilla, then-Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William and Kate, then-Duchess of Cambridge, about his plans.
Charles was said to be considering opening Buckingham Palace, the Royal Family’s headquarters, and its gardens throughout the year when he became King, including when he is in residence.
During the late Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the State Rooms and gardens at the London-based palace were open to the public from July to October, while the monarch was at Balmoral.
A royal source said: “The Prince wants to bring people in to connect with the institution. He recognises it needs to keep evolving, and in the modern era, people want to be able to access their palaces. He embraces that and sees them as public places more than private spaces.”
Charles, who is known to dislike the “big house”, still resides at Clarence House, the home he has shared with Queen Camilla since 2003.
There has been no official announcement about if and when the King will move to Buckingham Palace, which is currently under refurbishment and won’t be completed until 2027.
If Charles chooses to stay at Clarence House, Buckingham Palace may be open to the public all year round.
