King Charles III has voluntarily paid over £30 million in taxes since his accession in 2022, royal officials revealed Thursday, making him one of the UK’s top taxpayers. This marks the first public disclosure of the monarch’s tax contributions. Simultaneously, the King has decided not to reside in Buckingham Palace upon completion of its extensive £487 million refurbishment next year, breaking a nearly 200-year tradition. While the palace will remain the monarchy’s official headquarters and host state functions, Charles will continue to live at Clarence House. The decision follows a period of increased financial scrutiny of the royal family since Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Despite not being legally required to do so, Charles, like his mother before him, has chosen to pay taxes voluntarily. Public access to Buckingham Palace is expected to increase following the refurbishment.