A no-fly zone has been imposed over the Sandringham royal estate following a security scare triggered by drones spotted during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit. The order restricts aircraft from flying below 2,000ft to ensure public safety and protect royal family members.
A no-fly zone order has been put in place over the Sandringham estate, following a security scare triggered by drones spotted flying in the area during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy‘s visit to the royal residence last month.
The move reportedly came after ‘drones were seen flying over the estate on the weekend of Zelenskyy’s arrival, sparking a security scare.’ The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, signed off on the order that restricts aircraft from flying below 2,000ft (600 metres) at Sandringham ‘for reasons of public safety‘ and to ensure the security of ‘royal family and other dignitaries staying at or visiting Sandringham House‘.
The no-fly zone order was put in place just over a week after King Charles III hosted Zelenskyy on 2 March at the Norfolk estate. The Sun reported that one drone was traced to a man sitting in a car nearby and another to a photographer. Other drones reportedly remain unaccounted for.
Royal flights, visitors’ aircraft, and police and emergency services are exempt from the order. The no-fly zone is expected to be in place until further notice to ensure the security of those staying at or visiting Sandringham House.
