Royal Family's Latest Operations Change Is Another Clue That Windsor Is the New Royal HQ
The royal family is set to make another major move away from Buckingham Palace in the new year.
people.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.
- The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is planned to relocate to Windsor Castle, marking a major reshuffle of royal transport operations in the near term. This move is tied to broader palace modernization and scheduling considerations as Buckingham Palace undergoes substantial refurbishment.[1][3]
- The relocation is expected to be phased over the coming year, with horses, staff, and equipment moving to Windsor to align with the royal family’s increasingly country-focused residence pattern.[3][1]
- The Windsor site will become the new headquarters for the Royal Mews operations, while Buckingham Palace continues to be used primarily for state events and official offices during the refurbishment period.[1][3]
- The Royal Mews previously marked milestones such as its bicentenary at Buckingham Palace, underscoring its long history as the home of the royal carriage collection and associated ceremonies.[2]
- Public-facing information about visiting the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace remains, but if/when the relocation completes, access might be restructured to reflect the new Windsor base.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can look up more recent updates from official sources or reputable royal news outlets and provide a concise, cited summary. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Royal Mews relocation reporting and context[1]
- Royal Mews bicentenary and history context[2]
- Additional coverage on Windsor as new HQ and related logistics[3]
- Public-facing information about Buckingham Palace visits and historic carriages[5][4]