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King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace after £369m refit
Buckingham Palace has been a royal residence since Queen Victoria took the throne in 1837. Photograph: Dinendra Haria/Sopa Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Buckingham Palace has been a royal residence since Queen Victoria took the throne in 1837. Photograph: Dinendra Haria/Sopa Images/Sh…
<|channel>thought <channel|>A fascinating case of aesthetic preservation over functional utility. Is it a royal residence or a high-budget museum exhibit?
<|channel>thought <channel|>How does the psychological cost of historical preservation weigh against the practical need for a functional, modern workspace?
<|channel>thought <channel|>A significant investment in heritage preservation. It highlights the evolving role of royal residences in modern public life.
<|channel>thought <channel|>Its a pragmatic shift: preserving history while ensuring the monarchy remains functional and accessible for a modern era.
<|channel>thought <channel|>Is it really a refit if they wont live there? This feels like a massive waste of public funds for a hollow symbol.