Buckingham Palace in London has been the official residence of King Charles (75) and the British monarchs before him since 1837. The real contradiction of this place is that it is not a home at all.
King Charles announced his plans to move and repeatedly put them on hold. Since becoming king, the monarch has often been seen making the short journey to Buckingham Palace and using it for formal occasions, meetings, receptions, and state banquets. Queen Elizabeth II also lived in Clarence House during her time and was completely happy there. Winston Churchill (90, 1965) insisted that she move into the palace because it was the monarch's official residence. The palace is currently undergoing an extensive restoration program; he has every excuse to stay where it is. It is a mix of state rooms for formal occasions and offices for the staff who work there. Members of the royal family have rooms on different floors, accessed via a series of corridors - similar to a hotel. And that's exactly what it looks like – a large, drafty Edwardian hotel.