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.
