LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II may have to move out of Buckingham Palace during much-needed renovations to the residence, which has not been substantially redecorated since she took the throne in 1952, royal officials said Wednesday.
Officials say the palace needs an estimated 150 million pounds ($237 million) of renovation and upgrades, including replacing old plumbing and wiring and removing asbestos. Having her move out during the work is one option being considered.
The queen has several other residences but spends about a third of her time in the London palace, which was first used by her ancestor Queen Victoria. It is the site of summer garden parties and scores of ceremonial events each year.
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3 comments:
oh no say it ain't so! my heavens she'll be homeless! poor old lady! lmao!
Scaffolding was put up over the entire front of Buckingham Palace when I was there & workers were doing something,not sure what.
redecoration & repair are 2 different things. I guess the palace isn't big enough to house her in another section while the work goes on.
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