Khaberni - Residents in the Windsor area criticized Prince William and Princess Kate for their move to "Forest Lodge," arguing that the real cost to residents is more destructive and far-reaching than people realize.
After difficult years starting with Kate and King Charles being diagnosed with cancer, the death of Queen Elizabeth, and family scandals, William and his wife started a new life last month by moving to their permanent home in "Forest Lodge", a mansion worth 16 million British pounds, located in the sprawling "Windsor Great Park".
This comes in the wake of William's promise to protect his family's privacy following the death of his mother, Princess Diana, where he said, "If you allow this issue to creep into your life, the damage it can do to your family life is something I swore would never happen to my family."
However, this major move has already been marred by uproar from local residents who said they suddenly woke up to what they described as a "sad" report, indicating that they were no longer able to access vast expanses of open fields filled with oak trees.
They say that tens of hectares of land that were previously available to the public have been closed off to accommodate the Wales family and their children, with utmost priority given to their safety and security.
Major Change
Before the announcement, dog breeders in the area noticed fences stretching for long distances, placing "No Public Access" signs, a heavy police presence, surveillance cameras, and new trenches and fences, amid heightened security measures, causing a major change in the character of the area.
The royal couple also imposed a 2.3-mile exclusion zone around "Forest Lodge," and anyone caught assaulting the "exclusion zone under the Serious Organized Crime and Police Act" will be arrested.
For Mrs. Tina, who owns a house on the other side of "Forest Lodge," this is a significant blow, and she warns that although the exclusion zone has been portrayed as a small area with just a two-mile radius, the reality is that dozens of miles have now been closed off to the public.
She said, "Unfortunately, the charm of the place where I've been walking for 15 years is gradually fading away."
She added, "Anyone can buy a permit to enter the car parks of (Windsor Great Park), and walk in the public areas, so the closure of the car park and a piece of land behind (Forest Lodge) about three times the size of (St James's Park), has affected thousands of people."
