King Charles has made a royal splash on Billionaires’ Row in Manhattan, shelling out for a lavish condo unit at 111 W. 57th St, according to reports in the Real Deal and Crain’s.
City finance records filed this week show this deal, for a unit in the development’s Steinway Hall portion, marks the final sale in the landmarked building.
Listed on the deed as “His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, Represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,” the buyer snapped up unit 11A, a three-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom pad on the 11th floor for $6.63 million.
A common room.Optimist Consulting
The lounge area.Optimist Consulting
The deal closed in June, according to the city register.
Who will bask in the 3,601-square-foot apartment’s luxury, with city views and access to a swanky swimming pool and sauna? It isn’t entirely clear, as the deed mentions Canada in an apparent purchase for that Commonwealth nation, though questions remain as to whether the home will belong to the King himself. Requests for comment and clarification from Buckingham Palace were not returned.
Robert McCubbing, senior trade commissioner and director of trade and investment at the Canadian consulate in New York, signed the deed on behalf of King Charles, the records show. The Post has reached out to McCubbing for comment as well.
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The spa.Optimist Consulting
A piano inside a large room.mediadrumimages/Adrian Gaut
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The unit starts with an elegant foyer featuring stone floors and a powder room off to the side. It opens out to a spacious living room with an adjacent dining room. The separate kitchen features a wet bar and is finished with Cristallo Gold quartzite countertops, custom hand-crafted cabinetry and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances, according to the previous listing.
A study adjacent to the foyer includes an ensuite bathroom.
A sitting room.Optimist Consulting
An indoor lap pool in the building.Optimist Consulting
An indoor padel court.Optimist Consulting
A sauna.Optimist Consulting
A condo property on Billionaires Row.mediadrumimages/David Sundberg
In the primary corner bedroom is an expansive walk-in closet with a windowed bathroom clad in Italian white Venato marble, a free-standing copper soaking tub and custom bronze fixtures. The two additional bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms.
Building amenities include an 82-foot two-lane swimming pool with private cabanas, a separate sauna and treatment rooms, a double-height fitness center with a mezzanine terrace, a private dining room and chef’s catering kitchen, and a residents’ lounge with an expansive terrace.
Developers Kevin Maloney and Michael Stern inked the deal for the seller.
The Billionaires’ Row complex features 60 residences, with 14 in the now-fully sold Steinway Hall and the remaining 46 full-floor and duplex homes in the adjacent 91-story tower boasting stunning Central Park views.
Meghan Markle’s mouthpiece Omid Scobie claims Prince Harry was ‘threat’ to Crown
In his sensationalist book Endgame, Omid Scobie claimed to know the real reason Prince Harry left the Royal Family.
Scobie discusses published names in Dutch version of Endgame
Prince Harry is viewed as a “threat to the crown” from some of those inside the establishment, according to royal author and journalist Omid Scobie.
Mr Scobie has been referred to as Meghan Markle’s mouthpiece for his pro-Sussex writing, and his latest release Endgame made some controversial claims when it was published in November last year.
Amongst them is that the author apparently knew the real reason why Harry wanted to leave, and it was to do with his personal freedom.
In the book Mr Scobie writes: “These are probably sad realisations that will be had far too late in the journey. In the eyes of some within the institution, Harry is a threat to the crown. His freedom to exert his own thinking outside of the confines of the institution has made him the enemy.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their intentions to leave the Firm in January 2020, later making their home in Montecito in Meghan’s home state of California.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit the Royal Family in 2020 (Image: Getty)
Since then they have remained estranged from the Firm, with their tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 and subsequent Netflix documentary series doing little to improve relations.
One royal in particular who has struggled to patch things up with his younger brother is Prince William, whom Harry accused of physically attacking him in his memoir Spare.
Mr Scobie alleged that nothing had changed in their relationship over the years and their chances at a reconciliation currently seem low.
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William and Harry’s relationship remains in tatters (Image: Getty)
In the book Mr Scobie states: “I was talking to a source quite early on in the process, and they called Harry a ‘defector’ and said that was William’s view.
“These were two men who once upon a time were firmly aligned in their outlook. One of them had to move on to also protect the crown.”
A source said that the Prince of Wales no longer recognises Harry since his relationship with Meghan, and “doesn’t want to know” him anymore.
Omid Scobie has written controversially about the Royal Family (Image: Getty)
Harry may yet have more luck mending his relationship with his father King Charles, but insiders say the monarch is more focused on “peace and tranquillity in his twilight years”.
An insider told The Mirror: “Harry’s made his bed. I’m an advocate for protecting your peace, and if this young man is bringing the drama, then good on King Charles for giving him the space he needs to grow.”
There has been speculation that the King may invite Harry and Meghan to Balmoral this summer, as he is said to be keen to see his youngest grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Princess Diana’s brutal prediction about Camilla comes true as popularity surges
As Queen Camilla prepares to mark her 77th birthday, a Royal commentator has shared a surprising prediction made by the late Princess Diana over 30 years ago.
Princess Diana once predicted Camilla’s crucial role in King Charles life after noting how ‘loyal’ she was (Image: Getty)
The bond between King Charles and Queen Camilla, spanning over five decades, has been highlighted in recent months as the Queen Consort’s presence becomes increasingly vital to the monarch. Amid a year fraught with Royal health scares, including the King’s own cancer diagnosis, Queen Camilla’s role has become crucial as she steps up to maintain the stability of the monarchy.
As her 77th birthday approaches, more individuals are recognising Camilla’s contributions. One Royal commentator even suggested that this was something predicted by Charles’ first wife, the late Princess Diana, over three decades ago.
Reflecting on the Queen’s transformation in recent months, former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond commended Camilla for excelling in her new role.
Speaking to OK! she said: “I think she might have surprised herself by enjoying hard work as much as she seems to be doing! “
“She is, after all, a woman who has never had to commit to a solid career or the grind of a 9 to 5 job. She has taken on a significantly increased workload and a massive amount of responsibility in the past few months – and is looking and sounding great on it! “, reports the Mirror.
The Queen has expertly fit in her demanding role (Image: 2023 Getty Images)
While stepping into the limelight to assume so many duties as many senior royals, including Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Anne currently remain out of action, may seem like a daunting task – it’s a challenge that Camilla has risen to, partly Jennie believes, out of devotion to her husband.
Linking the Queen’s dedication to her profound bond with King Charles, Jennie mentioned: “I think part of it is because she so much wants the man she loves to be proud of her, and to pull her weight in their partnership.”
Notably, she also underscored the significance of Duchess Camilla gaining acceptance from a public that once detested her.
“It must be so gratifying to have earned widespread approval – even affection – from a public who once ganged up against her as the ‘marriage breaker’ and the ‘other woman’ who made Diana so unhappy,” Jennie added.
In a rather unexpected revelation, the former BBC star confessed that Princess Diana had once predicted this level of devotion and commitment.
Princess Diana previously predicted the strength of Camilla’s loyalty, according to one expert (Image: Getty)
She said: “I think Diana was absolutely right to tell me that Camilla was ‘loyal’ and that Charles’ love for Camilla was stronger than any marriage he might ever have made.”
Reflecting on the Queen’s journey since she stepped into the Royal limelight, Jennie complimented her growth in confidence, shrewdly remarking: “What a contrast to those early days when she looked and sounded so very nervous if she had to speak in public. Now she is assured, confident and comfortable in her new and very demanding role.”
