Pippa's path ban sparks outrage in quiet Berkshire village
Pippa Middleton is rarely involved in social scandals. However, British media now report that the sister of Duchess Kate recently upset neighbors living near her multimillion-dollar estate.
Pippa Middleton gained fame for her role as a bridesmaid during Kate and William's 2011 wedding. Since then, tabloids have regularly reported on her activities.
Compared to her sister, Pippa leads a relatively quiet life. In 2017, she married James Matthews, an investment fund manager, and the couple has three children. However, Pippa and James have allegedly become the focus of a neighborhood “scandal.” What disrupted their idyll?
The sister of Duchess Kate is at odds with neighbors
According to the "Daily Mail," Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have found themselves at the center of a local conflict with village residents after they decided to close a path running through their estate, Barton Court in Berkshire. It's worth noting that this is a 15 million pound mansion with "30 bedrooms." The family moved there in 2021.
The path was previously accessible to residents because the former owner, Sir Terence Conran, allowed neighbors to use it freely. However, the new owners put up signs indicating "no entry" and "private property," which caused dissatisfaction among the local community.
Pippa Middleton's neighborhood conflict
Village residents express outrage at the couple's decision, claiming that their actions damage local relations and create a sense of separation. Pippa and James are criticized for lacking openness toward the local community and for introducing a division that, according to some residents, contradicts the spirit of kindness nurtured by Sir Conran.
The neighborhood conflict has recently become a hot topic in the British media.
Do you think Pippa and her husband will change their minds?
