where does the royal family live

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The British royal family lives in several residences across England, with key current residences including:

  • Clarence House in London: King Charles III and Queen Camilla reside here while Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovations. Clarence House has been their home for nearly 20 years and is close to Buckingham Palace.
  • Kensington Palace in London: Prince William and Princess Kate (the Prince and Princess of Wales) live here in apartment 1A, along with some other members of the royal family. This has been their main London residence, but they announced moving to a new home in Windsor.
  • Forest Lodge, Windsor Great Park: Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children are moving to this eight-bedroom residence in Windsor, which they plan to make their permanent family home when they become King and Queen.
  • Anmer Hall in Norfolk: This country home belongs to Prince William and Princess Kate and is often used as a place for holidays and privacy.
  • Highgrove House in Gloucestershire: King Charles has a retreat here, which he has owned since 1980, and it was the former family home of Charles and Diana.

Other notable royal residences include Sandringham Estate in Norfolk used for Christmas and other country retreats, Bagshot Park for Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, and Gatcombe Park for Princess Anne.

Buckingham Palace is an official residence for the King and Queen but currently undergoing a major renovation, so it is not occupied as a primary home.

In summary, the main living arrangements now are Clarence House for King Charles and Queen Camilla, Kensington Palace and Forest Lodge (Windsor) for Prince William and Princess Kate, and various country estates for other members of the royal family.