Tensions between the Royal family and their neighbours had already been rising due to heightened security measures in the area such as the installation of cameras
- Prince William and Kate Middleton are facing fresh criticism from their neighbours, who say new security measures around Forest Lodge have caused major disruption during the busy Christmas tree season.
- Residents claim an expanded perimeter around the royal couple’s home has forced drivers onto an unnecessary one-mile diversion to reach a popular Christmas tree shop, with some accusing the pair of an “abuse of power.”
- The Christmas Tree Shop, which sits on land next to William and Kate’s home, attracts hundreds of visitors each year in the run-up to the holiday.
- The trees are grown on the estate, and access had previously been straightforward. After the Wales family moved in, however, new traffic cones and a revised route were introduced to stop vehicles passing directly by their residence.
- Drivers must now follow a circular detour to reach the site. Two royal security officers are said to be stationed in the car park during opening hours.
- One resident said, “I have already seen a few near misses where people have driven the wrong side of the cones.”
- READ THE FULL STORY: Prince William and Kate are ‘abusing their power’ as locals fume over Christmas tree chaos
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