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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Palmer

Prince William to end feudal restrictions on his Duchy of Cornwall estate

Prince William visits St Mary's harbour in the Isles of Scilly in May 2024
Prince William visits St Mary's harbour in the Isles of Scilly in May 2024. Photograph: WireImage

Prince William has agreed to end the last feudal restrictions on land ownership in parts of his hereditary Duchy of Cornwall estate after decades of complaints from residents.

The Prince of Wales will allow tenants in two of the most environmentally sensitive areas of his 55,000-hectare (135,000 acres) estate the right to buy the freehold to their homes for the first time.

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