King Charles is planning a massive slurry pit on the Sandringham estate that could store over two million gallons of manure - less than a mile from Prince William and Princess Kate's home. The proposal has sparked concern among local residents and threatens to create tensions within the royal family, with the King's plans potentially affecting his son's living environment.
The proposed facility would measure 86 by 46 metres and hold up to 2,160,538 gallons of manure. Planning documents held by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council show the pit awaits approval, with local councillors already lodging objections.
Prince William and Princess Kate reside at Anmer Hall, a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion that sits just under a mile from the proposed slurry pit location. The proximity has raised eyebrows among neighbours.
A local resident told the Daily Mail: «Everyone is worried it will create a massive stink. Goodness knows what William and Kate think about it. It is a bit ironic that the landowner responsible for the plans is William's father, the King.»
County councillor Stuart Dark suggested the pit could face outright rejection or approval with strict conditions.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's relocation
The slurry pit controversy emerges just weeks after confirmation that disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will relocate to the Sandringham estate. His royal titles were stripped earlier this year following years of scandal linked to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Royal author Andrew Lownie told the Mirror that Andrew's move from Royal Lodge represents a practical solution. «I understand that Andrew will have to be paid quite a lot of money to basically get out of the lease,» he said. «One has to be practical. This was the only way to get him out, and it's not taxpayer money that's being spent; that's up to Charles. I think it has lanced the boil and averted what was turning out to be a major crisis, so I can understand why he has done it.»
Anmer Hall was presented to Prince William as a wedding gift from the late Queen Elizabeth II. Reach Plc approached the Palace for comment on the slurry pit plans.
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