Pippa Middleton has faced a reality check from her sister Princess Kate amid growing backlash over a series of disputes with neighbours at her Berkshire estate.
Pippa and her husband, James Matthews, moved to Kintbury in 2022 after purchasing the historic Barton Court estate, a 32-room property that has since become the centre of local controversy.
Their arrival initially attracted attention because of the scale of the property, but disagreements with some residents have reportedly made relations in the area increasingly difficult.
One of the biggest points of contention has been the construction of a six-space car park in an open meadow on the estate.
The development reportedly angered some neighbours, who felt it would damage the area’s rural character and change the appearance of the surrounding countryside.
Pippa and James have reportedly maintained that the parking spaces are necessary for anglers and fishermen visiting the nearby area.
However, the explanation has not ended the reported disagreement, with tensions between the couple and some local residents continuing to attract attention.
Now, a royal insider has claimed that Princess Kate is also concerned about the situation involving her younger sister.
Speaking about the reported tensions, the source said: “From blocking footpaths with gates to loud parties, Pippa’s arrival in West Berkshire hasn’t been the best for the locals.”
The insider suggested that the situation had not been easy for Kate, who reportedly wants the best for her sister but is also concerned about how the couple’s actions have been perceived.
“It’s not been easy for Kate, who wants the world for her sister, but even she has the decency to be appalled at how Pippa and James have behaved,” the source claimed.
The insider added that Kate had hoped Pippa and James would learn from earlier disagreements and avoid upsetting people living in the surrounding community.
The source also described the latest car park dispute as having been “blown out of proportions”, while claiming that relations with neighbours had remained strained.
According to the insider, disagreements involving local ramblers have also contributed to the reported tensions, with little progress made towards improving relations.
However, the claims about Kate’s private reaction and the couple’s relationship with their neighbours have not been publicly confirmed by the Princess of Wales or Pippa.
The latest reports emerged as Kate joined King Charles and other members of the Royal Family for the solemn Remembrance Sunday commemorations, placing the alleged family disagreement in the spotlight once again.
