Prince Charles could decommission Kensington Palace when he becomes King
Prince Charles could get rid of Prince William and Kate Middleton's intended royal household when he becomes King, reports the Express.
The reports come in light of claims the whole of Kensington Palace could decommissioned once Prince Charles takes the throne.
Such claims have been sparked by the fact the 21-room 'apartment one' in the London palace remains empty, despite having undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation.
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Prince Charles could get rid of Prince William and Kate Middleton's household when he becomes king. Getty
The renovations were completed three years ago, yet the space remains completely unoccupied. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were originally intended to live there alongside William and Kate.
The unoccupied apartment has led to suspicions there is a lack of interest in the building. The speculation has been further fuelled by claims the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have long-term plans to move to Windsor.
Historian Christopher Warwick told Express reporters, "Whispers that Kensington Palace's days as an official residence are numbered are a pointer to how many changes we are going to see when Charles becomes King."
Reports Prince Charles will aim to be frugal during his rule as King and look to maintain a "slimmed down monarchy" are growing. AP
These claims about supposed changes come after reports Charles will aim to be frugal during his rule as King and look to maintain a "slimmed down monarchy".
This could result in cutting down the amount of royal estates.
The Telegraph associate editor Camilla Tominey says, "There's this sense that he wants a slimmed-down monarchy to make sure that everybody is doing their bit and that there are no, so-called, 'hangers-on'."
Prince William and Prince Harry at the unveiling of a statue of Princess Diana at Kensington Palace in July. Getty
"I think this is Charles' attempt to basically look like he has inherited his mother's habit for being frugal... generally being good value for money."
Kensington Palace is estimated to be worth £620million ($1.1 billion) and houses about 50 members of royal staff.
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