Locals in a quaint village are reportedly up in arms against Pippa Middleton and her spouse James Matthews.They accuse the couple of causing a stir by blocking access to a beloved footpath near their lavish West Berkshire estate.The community clash ensued after signs saying 'Private: No Public Access' and 'No Trespassing' popped up, suggesting the couple shut off a lane that design legend Sir Terence Conran, the previous property owner, had opened to the villagers.
Villagers have decried the move as 'outrageous', with some calling for the pair to have a rethink on the decision. Pippa, the Princess of Wales's sister, and James, a hedge fund manager and brother to reality TV's Spencer Matthews, tied the knot back in 2017 and are now settled into their £15 million manor house along with their three kids, Arthur, Grace, and Rose.
Amidst this scenic setting, tensions rise, as reported by the Mail on Sunday, with one local remarking: "These people seem to be overprotective of their property.
I don't think it is right. We are quiet villagers, we don't have vandalism around here. With all the notices stuck up, it feels like us and them." One local told the publication: "It's a shame, it is a lovely walk.
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