Charles, Prince of Wales

:Prince Charles redirects here. For other people known as Prince Charles, see Prince Charles (disambiguation).

Official residence

The Prince of Wales's current official London residence is Clarence House, former London residence of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (the eighteenth century building has undergone major restoration and renovation to equip it for use by him, his present wife, and their extensive personal and office staffs). His previous official residence was an apartment in St. James's Palace. He also has a private estate, Highgrove in Gloucestershire and in Scotland he has use of the Birkhall estate near Balmoral Castle which was previously owned by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Related Topics:
Clarence House - Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - St. James's Palace - Highgrove - Gloucestershire - Balmoral Castle - Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

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Some previous Princes of Wales resided in Marlborough House. It however is no longer used as a royal residence. Following the death in 1953 of Queen Mary, widow of King George V, its last royal resident, it was given by Queen Elizabeth II for use by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Related Topics:
Marlborough House - 1953 - Mary - George V - Commonwealth Secretariat

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