Prince William and Kate Middleton are preparing to move into Forest Lodge, a Georgian mansion in Windsor Great Park that is intended to be their permanent family residence. What might have been a private milestone for the couple has instead stirred public anger after sweeping new security measures shut off areas of the park that locals have enjoyed for generations.

Why Is There A Row Over Prince William And Kate’s Home?

A 150-acre exclusion zone has been established around Forest Lodge, ringed by a 2.3-mile perimeter. Longstanding gates and entry points used by residents for decades have now been sealed. New security fences, surveillance cameras, tree cover and privacy screens have been installed to block views and access.

For many locals, the restrictions have reignited a long-standing

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