The monarch's vision extends beyond aesthetics, emphasizing environmental consciousness. Charles aims to bolster the palace's green credentials, incorporating innovations like next-generation solar panels, heat exchange pumps beneath the Palace lake, and 'slinky' heat pipes.
Renowned royal author Robert Hardman, in his book "Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story," paints a picture of King Charles thoroughly embracing his role. Although his workspace is described as slightly less cluttered, akin to his late mother's, Charles shares her enthusiasm for the substantial paperwork in the monarch's red boxes.
In a departure from Queen Elizabeth II's practice, Charles primarily receives larger 'standard' boxes, reflecting his increased demand for information. Hardman notes, 'It is not because there are suddenly more papers for this Head of State, it is that he asks for more information.'
Initially reluctant to move from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace, Charles acknowledges the necessity of conducting the monarchy's business from the Palace. However, he aims to make the headquarters more accessible to the public, emphasizing a plan dubbed 'maximum-flexi' by one official. Importantly, this initiative does not aim to turn the Palace into a seven-day tourist attraction.
