The brother-in-law of the Princess of Wales has argued for enhanced security at his West Berkshire property, citing his family's prominent public profile, as a planning inquiry considers whether part of his drive should be designated a public footpath.
James Matthews, who is married to Kate Middleton's sister Pippa, relocated with his family to Barton Court in autumn 2022. The hedge fund boss installed an electric security gate on the drive in September 2022, a move that sparked the current controversy.
