War Damage Repairs To Princess's Future Home -- Steel scaffolding surrounds the flat roof and part of the wall of Clarence House today. Ministry of Works builders and decorators have taken over at Clarence House, St., James's, the future London home of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, It is anticipated, however, that it will be at least another year before the Royal couple can move in - much war damage is to be carried out the premises before they will be fit habitation. February 10, 1948. (Photo by Fox).