A new book by broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr has suggested that Prince Charles could turn London's Buckingham Palace into a museum or a "grand official government hotel".

The Diamond Queen: Elizabeth II And Her People is to be published by Macmillan on 27 October and reveals that Prince Charles is considering the transfer of the main royal residence to Windsor Castle.

According to reports, Marr wrote: "[Prince Charles'] succession would be followed by a dramatic clearing out of the current Buckingham Palace staff and the arrival of his own team.

"One of the more dramatic ideas that has been discussed is for the Royal Family in his reign to leave Buckingham Palace entirely, leaving it as a kind of grand official government hotel and centre for events."

Details: www.panmacmillan.com