Pippa Middleton Faces Backlash Over Closure of Public Footpath on Estate
Pippa Middleton and her husband, James Matthews, have come under fire from their local community after closing a public footpath on their estate, Barton Court, in the UK. The couple purchased the 145-acre estate in 2022 and subsequently sealed the entrance to a footpath known as Mill Lane, citing privacy concerns. This move has sparked controversy, as the path has been used by locals for decades to safely travel between nearby areas. The Ramblers' Association, a prominent walking charity, has joined forces with community members to challenge the closure, arguing that it forces pedestrians to use a road without sidewalks, increasing the risk of accidents. The local council initially sided with the community, but Matthews is contesting this decision, with a planning inspector set to review the case in May. 
