Prince William and Princess Kate have sparked fury among local residents following the installation of an extensive security perimeter surrounding his new Windsor residence.
The Prince of Wales and his family have relocated to Forest Lodge, a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, where a six-mile barrier equipped with CCTV cameras and warning signs now encircles the property.
Neighbours have expressed outrage at the measures, which have carved through Windsor Great Park and restricted access to areas the public previously enjoyed freely.
The royal couple view the eight-bedroom property as their permanent family home, where they plan to remain even after William ascends to the throne.
Prince William and Princess Kate have sparked fury among local residents following the installation of an extensive security perimeter surrounding his new Windsor residence.
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Residents have told The Mail they feel "absolutely gutted" about how the barrier has affected their daily lives, with many claiming they were "ambushed" into accepting the restrictions.
One dog walker, who has lived in the area for two decades, explained the practical difficulties: "They say you can use other gates but you can't because there's nowhere to park.
"We've lived here for 20 years, it's lovely in there. We appreciate they need privacy, but it's a real shame. We are absolutely gutted."
Another resident branded the security arrangements "excessive," adding: "It's a blow, but they aren't going to change their minds."
The royal couple view the eight-bedroom property as their permanent family home, where they plan to remain even after William ascends to the throne.
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Residents living within a mile of the park can normally pay £60 for access to areas closed to the general public, but the new security cordon has effectively made this arrangement worthless.
One neighbour who had previously benefited from this access scheme expressed disappointment at the lack of communication from the royal household: "It would have been decent of them to send a bottle of wine or something to apologise."
The Wales family made the move to Forest Lodge during the most recent half-term break.
The Prince of Wales and his family have relocated to Forest Lodge, a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, where a six-mile barrier equipped with CCTV cameras and warning signs now encircles the property.
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Forest Lodge boasts impressive period features including a ballroom, tennis court, elaborate cornicing, Venetian windows, marble fireplaces and vaulted ceilings.
The property marks a significant change from Adelaide Cottage, the family's previous home located three miles away, which backed onto 650 acres of private gardens adjacent to Windsor Castle and required no major additional security measures.
The Wales family maintains an extensive property portfolio beyond their new Windsor base, including their 21-room Kensington Palace apartment, the ten-bedroom Anmer Hall in Norfolk, and Tam Na Ghar, a Balmoral cottage inherited from the Queen Mother.
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