Unidentified drones have been seen hovering in the airspace up above King Charles ’s home Sandringham.
The aircraft-like objects were spotted shortly before the head of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky ’s visited last month, the Sun reports .
Security personnel responded with alarm and as a result have implemented a one-year ban on flying to safeguard 'public safety and security'.
The drone incident occurs six months following this event. The U.S. airbases located in the nearby areas of Norfolk and Suffolk were likewise targeted. , with British soldiers brought in to assist in identifying them.
The recent spotting at Sandringham occurred as significant security measures were being implemented during Zelensky’s trip to the King’s residence the previous month.
The leader of Ukraine was in the UK to unite European allies following his fallout with President Trump over the war with Russia in the White House.
However, during the weekend of the visit, the mysterious drones caused quite a commotion across the 60-acre property.
One was tracked back to an individual seated in a close-by vehicle, reportedly not part of the press, as per The Sun.
Although one drone was linked to a photographer, the origin of the remaining drones remains unidentified.
The incident led security agencies to request a drone prohibition above Sandringham on March 4, with the restriction coming into effect on March 10.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved the order that restricts aircraft from flying below 2,000 feet at Sandringham ‘for reasons of public safety and security’.
The directive states: 'These regulations enforce limitations on flying near Sandringham House in Norfolk.'
'Considering the requirement for the protection of members of the Royal Family and other important individuals who are residing at or visiting Sandringham House, and following the request from the security agencies, both the Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport have concurred that flights should be limited around that area due to concerns over public safety and security.'
The comprehensive prohibition, viewed by , prevents all aircraft from approaching the area around Sandringham.
Exceptions apply for aircraft used by emergency services or the Royal Family, along with those flying into or landing at Sandringham with approval from both the police and the royals.
The security specialist Will Geddes told That if any drones were above the royal premises with harmful intent, they would most likely be used for scouting out potential attacks.
He stated: 'Drones serve as platforms for explosives or have weapons mounted onto them.'
'However, my worry regarding Sandringham would be related to surveillance.'
'Thus, when assessing the property’s footprint, one needs this data beforehand if planning an assault. However, drones aren’t solely employed for malicious purposes.'
Geddes mentioned that security professionals are concerned about how easily drone-blocking software, designed to prevent aircraft from entering specific zones, can be disabled.
He stated: 'Drones will have designated areas without coverage over prisons and critical locations.'
'One major worry is that there are methods to hack the drones and override the restricted flight areas.'
'Onlinemu shuka uzofuna ukupata izivido ezikuthwala zibe neengxelo abantu bayazi okubona ngezinye iideyithi ubuza unikelela.'
The updated drone regulations came after an earlier three-month prohibition at Sandringham concluded the day prior to Zelensky’s arrival.
The next day at Sandringham, King Charles was scheduled to meet with the departing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
No-fly areas have been established around various prominent royal residences and defense sites.
Flying technologies are prohibited from loitering above the King’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.
A similar restriction has been implemented at Windsor Castle after a security assessment conducted in January 2022.
The spokesperson for the king refused to comment on his safety measures.
Norfolk Police said: ‘During a state visit at Sandringham on Sunday March 2, a drone was seen flying by patrolling officers.
'The individual at the helm was recognized as part of the press corps; they engaged in dialogue with law enforcement officials to ensure no regulations were violated.'
'No further steps were taken. Drone operators must be mindful that recent laws have been implemented, prohibiting flight operations near Sandringham House at any time.'
'In previous years, limitations were enforced annually from December 1 to March 1.'
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