Extinction Rebellion: Eco mob hold Windsor protest next to William and Kate's home
Promoting the three-day demonstration on their website, XR said they chose to have Windsor Castle as a backdrop as it "perfectly symbolises an out-of-date system in urgent need of change".
Campaign group Extinction Rebellion (XR) has begun protest in Home Park near Windsor Castle, with three days of action planned close to Prince William and Princess Kate's Berkshire home.
Promoting the three-day demonstration on their website, XR said they chose to have the royal residence as a backdrop as it "perfectly symbolises an out-of-date system in urgent need of change".
Windsor MP Jack Rankin has voiced concern over the potential for "significant disruption" during event, which began on Friday. Mr Rankin called on the council to be ready to take "legal action" if protesters don't move when the schedule wraps up.
But organisers of the protest said they they aren't planning to cause any public disruption with a series of performances and debates organised over the weekend.
The "centrepiece" of the protest will be a "mass assembly" were activists can debate and vote on how they think democracy in the UK could improved.
A source told Express.co.uk that "hundreds" of police officers have been deployed to protect royal residences on the Windsor estate which also includes King Charles and Queen Camilla's home, Windsor Castle and Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge.
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Extinction Rebellion Windsor protests see extra police drafted in to protect royal palaces
Extra police have been drafted in to protect Windsor Castle and the Wales family cottage today after Extinction Rebellion (XR) said they would try and occupy one of the Royal Family's residences.
Campaign group XR has begun a protest in Home Park near Windsor Castle, with three days of action planned close to Prince William and Princess Kate's home.
According to a source, "hundreds" of police officers have been deployed to protect royal residences on the Windsor estate over the next three days - including King Charles and Queen Camilla's home, Windsor Castle, the Prince and Princess of Wales' Adelaide Cottage and even Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge.
Thames Valley police declined to comment on the exact number of police officers allocated to the protest when contacted by Express.co.uk this morning.
Security beefed up around palace grounds as police patrol
Extra security barriers have been installed to prevent activists from getting close to the gates of Windsor Castle, The Sun reports, with police stationed every 50ft along the grounds' famous Long Walk.
Locals, tourists, and dog walkers have been advised to steer clear of the area from August 30 to September 1, according to the outlet.
A sign on the gates of the castle reads: "We understand that Extinction Rebellion intend to hold a protest in Windsor from Friday August 30 to Sunday September 1.
"While we have not given consent to this protest, parts of the protest may be located on The Long Walk.
"It is possible that large crowds may attend the protest which could be disruptive to other visitors.
"Please be vigilant and consider avoiding The Long Walk area during these times."
Event taking place close to William and Kate's Windsor cottage
The XR event is taking place Windsor Home Park estate where William and Kate live with their three children George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
The Waleses moved the family to the cottage in the summer of 2022.
All three children attend Lambrook School which is near the property.
Tents line grounds outside Windsor Castle as protest gets underway
XR's three-day protest outside Windsor Castle got underway on Friday morning, with pictures showing police supervising the camp site.
