Prince William and Princess Kate’s quiet country life has suddenly become anything but quiet.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to have ruffled feathers among nearby residents after tightening security around their new Windsor home, Forest Lodge.
According to reports, an extensive security perimeter has been put in place around the property, dramatically changing access to parts of Windsor Home Park and causing frustration from locals who were used to roaming the area.
Notices allegedly warn that entering the protected zone may constitute a criminal offence.
While the move is believed to be to protect the couple and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis, some longtime residents have expressed annoyance, particularly those who previously paid for limited access to parts of the park that are now completely closed.
The property offers far more space and privacy than Adelaide Cottage, their previous four-bedroom residence nearby, and is thought to have been chosen to give the family greater privacy as the children get older.
Palace insiders have previously stressed that security arrangements are determined by professional judgment rather than personal preference, but for locals the newly imposed “ring of steel” has made the royal presence feel tighter and more restrictive than ever before.
“The Prince and Princess of Wales have made it clear that Windsor suits them perfectly,” HELLO! Danielle Stacey explained when news of the move first broke.
