King Charles is at his wits’ end on one request his wife keeps making.
Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovations, and Queen Camilla is advocating for the creation of a formal library in addition to the extensive overhaul underway. All of that pestering is apparently getting to the King, with one source saying she is “irritating him beyond belief.”
Camilla is a longtime advocate for literacy, and is holding her ground on this matter. By all accounts, the Queen may be overstepping her boundaries in this particular situation.
King Charles is supposedly tired of Queen Camilla’s Buckingham Palace request
Having his authority challenged on this matter is not something the King has taken kindly to. In his eyes, the library renovations are a balance between tradition and practicality. An insider told RadarOnline.com, though, that for his wife, “it’s about creating a cultural legacy.”
The refurbishment project could cost taxpayers approximately $500 million. This includes modernized heating, plumbing, and electrical systems. Camilla, however, wants this extra addition. “The Queen feels the monarchy has a duty to promote learning,” according to a courtier. She believes having a permanent library is one of the most worthwhile features that the Palace’s renovation project would have.
Charles’ concerns on that front stems from the financial burden that may impose, while this may cause further unnecessary disruptions. While the King appreciates his wife’s advocacy for literacy, he seems to feel he’s being challenged unnecesarily on this.
It’s abundantly clear to Camilla that this is a massive priority in her eyes, and that’s adding to the stress the King is going through about this project. Things have reportedly been quite tense between the royal couple, with sources claiming last month that the two were living separate lives.
The Palace’s renovation project is set to be finished in 2027.
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