Renovations Move State Visits to Windsor Castle Until 2027
Buckingham Palace has officially closed its doors for three years to undergo a
£369 million refurbishment, marking the end of an era as King Charles and
Queen Camilla bid a formal farewell to the Amir of Qatar and Sheikha Jawaher.
The royal couple hosted the Qatari leaders for a two-day state visit, which
concluded with a touching message shared on the Royal Family’s social media
accounts: “Thank you for coming!” Accompanying the message was a photo of the
King and Queen with their distinguished guests.
A Palace statement read, “This afternoon, The King and Queen bid Their
Highnesses The Amir and Sheikha Jawaher of Qatar a formal farewell from
Buckingham Palace.”
With the Palace undergoing extensive renovations, all future state visits will
be moved to Windsor Castle until the works are completed in 2027.
The refurbishment project, which began in 2017, also necessitated the
relocation of the King’s private office from the north wing to the Belgian
Suite in the Garden Wing. The new office includes the Orleans Room, a space of
personal significance for the King, as it is where he was born on November 14,
1948.
As Buckingham Palace undergoes this historic transformation, Windsor Castle
will temporarily serve as the primary venue for hosting state events, ensuring
the monarchy continues its diplomatic and ceremonial responsibilities
uninterrupted.
