Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas reportedly move into new apartment inside St James's Palace
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Hollywood couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have reportedly relocated inside St James's Palace. The stars who are believed to be staunch royalists are residing in an apartment at the palace in London just 150 yards from where King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, Princesses Anne, and Beatrice also live.
According to the Daily Mail, an insider said, "It's just perfect for their requirements when they're visiting the capital." With the royalty as their neighbors, it appears that the flat in St James' Palace was constructed under King Henry VIII and dates back to the 1500s. It is the oldest palace in London still standing. Rentals inside the palace went on the market in 2015. At the time of writing, the rate for just a one-bedroom flat which would be smaller than a couple’s at the palace is available for just under $4778 a month. However, despite being on the open market, a source added at the time: "In theory, anyone can apply but all prospective tenants will be subject to security and background checks."
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Where did Zeta-Jones and Douglas previously reside?
'Wednesday' actress Zeta-Jones and 'Fatal Attraction' star Douglas, 78, have a son, Dylan, 22, and a daughter, Carys, 19. They previously resided in a $4.78 million mansion in Irvington, New York state, as well as in a 12-bedroom holiday home in Majorca. The megastars also own properties in Bermuda and Canada.
'I'm a massive royalist'
Speaking to The Telegraph, Zeta-Jones spoke about the time she had lunch with Queen Camilla. "I'm a massive royalist," she said in November 2022. "In our family, we'll dress up on royal occasions. My son will wear a top hat and tails and have scones. I had a wonderful lunch with Camilla and Lady Astor in New York years ago, before they were even married, and I loved her. What you see is what you get with Camilla."
Zeta-Jones also urged her social media followers to come forward and enjoy the Christmas festivities with herself and the Prince and Princess of Wales. "I am so honored (sic) to be narrating the #togetheratchristmas carol service tonight this Christmas Eve remembering Queen Elizabeth II and celebrating inspiring people doing so much for their communities. Join us, at Westminster Abbey, for this special occasion with @princeandprincessofwales and, of course, our beloved Paddington Bear," she wrote to her Instagram followers.