Police have issued a warning over drones flying over Durham City ahead of the King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting.
Durham Constabulary has issued an announcement that there will be a temporary restriction on drone flights will be in place over Durham City from 7am on Wednesday, April 16 to 7pm on Thursday, April 17.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to attend a Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday, April 17, when they will meet specially invited guests and hand out Maundy money.
Durham County Council and Durham Constabulary are working closely with the cathedral to support the visit and ensure residents, visitors and businesses are able to make the most of the historic occasion.
The police force has issued the following advice regarding drone flights ahead of the royal visit:
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No drones are allowed to fly within 1.5 nautical miles of Durham Cathedral, up to 1500 feet.
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This restriction has been put in place by the Department for Transport for safety and security reasons.
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Durham Police will be monitoring the area throughout the restriction period.
Drone enthusiasts have been warned by Durham Constabulary that flying a drone in the restricted area, 1.5 nautical miles of Durham Cathedral and up to 1500 feet, without police permission is an offence under Section 239(4) of the Air Navigation Order 2016.
There will also be a number of road closures, with all roads leading into and out of the peninsula area of the city closed to vehicular traffic from 6am to 3pm on the day of the visit.
Spectators will be able to gather on Palace Green and in the Market Place to get the best views of Their Majesties as their motorcade passes, but significant restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of the expected crowds.
Mark Jackson, Durham County Council’s head of transport and contract services, said: “The last Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral took place almost 60 years ago, so this month’s visit by The King and Queen promises to be a really special occasion.
“We are, therefore, expecting a lot of people in the city on the day of the visit, so would encourage people to plan ahead and allow plenty of time in order to make the most of the day.”
Chief Inspector Stephanie Bird, of Durham Constabulary added: “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our wonderful city.
“Our officers will be on patrol throughout the event. It will be extremely busy so please plan your visit if you can. Please follow the directions and advice of our officers to help us keep everyone safe.
“We are assisting Durham Cathedral and our partners at Durham County Council to ensure everyone attending has an enjoyable day.”
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