WINDSOR – The Prince and Princess of Wales have officially turned their new £18 MILLION Forest Lodge estate into a Fort Knox-level fortress after imposing the strictest aerial lockdown in royal history, banning EVERYTHING that flies within a one-mile radius, including drones, kites, parachutes, and even children’s party balloons!
The bombshell restrictions went live at midnight on Bonfire Night, just 48 hours after William, Catherine, and their three children, Prince George (12), Princess Charlotte (10), and Prince Louis (7), moved into the sprawling 8-bedroom red-brick mansion hidden deep inside Windsor Great Park.
The “Sky Shield” That Shuts Down the Heavens
BANNED FOREVER ABOVE FOREST LODGE
Details
Drones & UAS
All civilian, commercial, and hobbyist
Helicopters & Planes
Expanded no-fly zone to 5,000 ft
Hot-Air Balloons
Explicitly named in new CAA order
Kites & Toy Balloons
Yes, even £2.99 party balloons
Paragliders / Paramotors
Criminal offense to launch within 2 miles
Sky Lanterns
Banned under fire-risk clause
The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the restriction, initially listed as “temporary until January 21, 2026,” has already been fast-tracked for permanent status, making Forest Lodge the most protected private residence in Europe.
Why William Went Nuclear
Royal sources say the future King personally demanded the crackdown after drone paparazzi nearly filmed Catherine sunbathing in the garden during a secret visit last summer. “William lost it,” an insider told The Sun. “He told the Home Office: ‘Not my wife. Not my kids. Not again.’”
This is the same couple who sued and destroyed French magazine Closer in 2012 for topless photos, and who successfully lobbied Germany to jail a drone pilot in 2023.
Public Gates SLAMMED Shut Forever
In a move that has enraged locals:
Cranurn Gate, the historic public entrance used by dog-walkers for 200 years, has been permanently welded shut
Armed Ministry of Defence police now patrol 24/7
The entire 2.7-mile perimeter is lined with anti-drone radar jammers and thermal imaging towers
Inside the £18M “Forever Home” They’re Hiding
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Details
8 Bedrooms
All with panic rooms
Indoor Pool & Cinema
Bulletproof glass skylights
Secret Tunnel
Direct to Windsor Castle (confirmed)
Organic Farm
For the children’s pet lambs & alpacas
Helipad
For William’s RAF rescue pilot visits
The Emotional Thank-You Party Nobody Saw
On Halloween night, William and Catherine threw a secret champagne bash at the ultra-exclusive York Club for the 120 builders who finished the mansion three months early. Guests described Catherine in tears:
One worker leaked: “Prince William pulled us aside and said, ‘You didn’t just build a house. You built my family’s peace. Anything you need, ever, call me.’ Then he gave every single worker a £10,000 bonus from his personal account.”
Lip-Reading Expert Reveals Louis’ First Words Inside
As the family crossed the threshold Monday afternoon, lip-readers caught Prince Louis shouting:
Public Reaction: Love vs. Fury
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Top Comments
Fans
“Protect them at ALL costs. Catherine fought cancer, they deserve this fortress.” (12M likes)
Locals
“We’ve lost our park for one family’s paranoia. Disgusting.” (Windsor Facebook group banned after death threats)
