Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 10:16am PST, Jan 14, 2026 _ King Charles III is creating his own royal traditions four years into his reign.Keep reading for the details...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ Queen Elizabeth II typically would take a winter retreat in late December and return from Norfolk in February.However, King Charles III chose to return to working from Clarence House early in the new year. _ After Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III praised his mother's approach to leadership.