Prince WIlliam and Princess Kate's Forest Lodge peace may be disturbed this weekend when a huge event takes place at Windsor Great Park. Long Walk Live is a music concert taking place over two days - Friday 26 June and Saturday 27 June. The location is three miles down the road from the Wales family's family home, so they may notice an increase of traffic in the area as well as a potential for hearing the headliners from afar.
This year, party goers will be treated to headliners Chesney Hawkes on Friday and Boyzlife on Saturday. The event also has tribute acts Dua Beyond, ABBA Inferno, and So Taylor. Adult tickets cost from £20, and from £7 for children.
The website sums up the vibe of the event. "Think Pimms on the grass, delicious food, and dancing ‘til sunset in one of the UK’s most iconic settings." The main stage runs until 10.35pm so the music could even affect the royal children's bedtimes if it can be heard from their abode.
© In Pictures via Getty ImagesA good royal cause
The show is raising money for two charitable causes, one of which is The Prince Philip Trust Fund. The organisation funds various projects and people throughout the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The projects are wide-ranging too, covering topics such as childhood development, sport and disability, mental health services, the elderly and the arts.
Neighbourhood upset
© Getty ImagesBefore the Prince and Princess of Wales moved into their eight-bedroom mansion, they inadvertently upset locals with their privacy measures. CCTV cameras, large fencing and landscaping were all features installed for privacy, but a new exclusion zone was what caused a furore with dog walkers. A car park and gate access to Windsor Great Park was shut for good so the royals could ensure privacy. Locals used to pay £110 a year to use it and now they are forbidden. Locals have called it "disappointing" and a "kick in the teeth".
According to The Sun, an order read: "Due to the pending designation of part of the Great Park as an exclusion area, access via Cranbourne Gate will permanently cease."
© Getty ImagesAnother major security measure was put in place, and that's a no fly zone over the residence. The notam, aka Notice to Airmen, states the restricted area applies to all "ACFT, including any small balloon, any kite, any UAS and any parachute, including any parascending parachute or paramotor." This also includes drones, which are used to capture imagery from afar and could be a major breach of privacy.
