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Prince Charles’ future plans to turn Buckingham Palace into a museum will “not be happening anytime soon”, claimed a royal commentator. Recent reports have stated that in line with the Prince of Wales’s vision for a slimmed-down monarchy, the London residence could be opened to the public all year round. However, Neil Sean claimed that the Queen opposed the idea as she wished for the palace to remain “a family home of sorts” for the Royal Family. 

Royal commentator Neil Sean said: “This will not be happening anytime soon, particularly while we still have our gracious Majesty the Queen with us.

“She’s not very keen on that particular idea and believes of course, that it should remain a family home of sorts.

“Her Majesty the Queen will go between Windsor Castle, which she considers her main London base, and spending two to four days a week also out at the re-renovated Buckingham Palace.

“So for now, whatever you’re reading, it doesn’t look like Prince Charles is going to be getting his own way anytime soon.”

Buckingham Palace has been the official home of the British monarch since Queen Victoria moved there in 1837.

As a working royal residence, it houses the Queen’s offices and is only open to the public between the months of April until September, for members of the public to view the Staterooms.

The Queen moved to the palace after her father ascended the throne in 1936, and she and her husband, Prince Philip, raised their four children within the palace. 

In November 2016, a 10-year £369million restoration of Buckingham Palace was approved, in order to modernise the royal residence and ensure its safety for the future.

With 775 rooms in the palace, including 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms, the project is not due to be completed until 2027.

The palace had not been renovated since the Second World War, and necessary maintenance work included improving the electricity, plumbing, central heating, and providing new floorboards. A new roof has also been installed, equipped with solar panels. 

Her Majesty has currently been spending the majority of her time at Windsor Castle, whilst the work is ongoing. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and the late Duke of Edinburgh self-isolated at Windsor with a core team of staff, labelled HMS Bubble. 

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However, ahead of the Platinum Jubilee next year, it is believed that the Queen will spend an increasing amount of time at the London residence. 

During the Jubilee, it will play host to the Saturday night concert and members of the Royal Family will appear on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour parade. 

Other members of the Royal Family have opted against living in Buckingham Palace, with Prince Charles and Camilla taking up residence at Clarence House, and Prince William and Kate living in Kensington Palace. 

The Crown Estate owns a number of other properties which are regularly used by the Royal Family, including Balmoral Castle, Sandringham, and Holyroodhouse Palace. 

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