5<\/p>\n A no-fly-zone has been imposed over King Charles\u2019s home, pictured the King and Camilla arriving for a Royal service at Durham CathedralCredit: PA 5<\/p>\n Mystery drones over Sandringham sparked major security concerns days before King was set to meet with Volodymyr ZelenskyCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Three US<\/a> air force bases nearby in Norfolk<\/a> and Suffolk<\/a> were also targeted by drones<\/a> and mysterious lights six months ago \u2014 with Russian<\/a> spies the chief suspects.<\/p>\n The blanket 365-day ban was imposed at Sandringham within days of Zelensky\u2019s visit after the security services raised concerns of \u201cpublic safety and security\u201d.<\/p>\n The order has been passed for \u201csecurity for members of the Royal Family<\/a> and other dignitaries staying at or visiting Sandringham House\u201d.<\/p>\n Witnesses described a major security operation around the 60-acre estate on the weekend of Zelensky\u2019s arrival, which had been kept under wraps.<\/p>\n One of the drones spotted hours before he flew in was traced to a man sitting in a car nearby who was not a member of the media.<\/p>\n A source said: \u201cIt prompted a security scare. The operator was tracked down and spoken to.\u201d<\/p>\n Another drone was understood to have been traced to a photographer, but the source of others was still believed to be unknown.<\/p>\n Drones and suicide aerial devices have been used to devastating effect in Russia\u2019s war with Ukraine.<\/a><\/p>\n Modern technology<\/a> means an explosive device or surveillance cameras can be operated from miles away.<\/p>\n An insider said: \u201cThere were several drones over Sandringham and not all were accounted for.<\/p>\n Gamers enlisted in Ukraine armed forces attack Russian targets with drones<\/p>\n \u201cDays later the total all-year round drone ban was imposed.<\/p>\n \u201cThere have been mysterious and unexplained drone sightings at three US air bases in East Anglia where Russia has been suspected.<\/p>\n \u201cZelensky visiting Charles would be of huge interest to Russian spies.\u201d<\/p>\n While there was no specific UK threat, it is understood there was a concern that Sandringham is increasingly a location for imp\u00adortant State events.<\/p>\n Just 24 hours after Charles\u2019s<\/a> meeting with Zelensky, the King hosted the then-outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau<\/a>.<\/p>\n Zelensky visiting Charles would be of huge interest to Russian spies<\/p>\n An insider<\/p><\/blockquote>\n A previous drone ban at Sandringham ran for only three months over winter and ended the day before Zelensky arrived.<\/p>\n The new order was signed off by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.<\/p>\n It states: \u201cThe Secretary of State has decided that it is necessary in the public interest to restrict flying in the vicinity of Sandringham House, Norfolk, having regard to the security considerations associated with this location by reason of it being the residence of members of the Royal Family.\u201d<\/p>\n The order was drawn up at the request of the security services on March 6 \u2014 four days after Zelensky\u2019s visit \u2014 and came into force on March 10. <\/p>\n No aircraft is allowed to fly below 2,000ft within the restricted airspace for reasons of \u201cpublic safety and security\u201d.<\/p>\n Charles\u2019s hosting of Zelensky on March 2 was seen as a show of support, days after the president\u2019s humiliation by Donald Trump<\/a> in the Oval Office.<\/p>\n A military helicopter carrying the Ukrainian leader descended at around 5.25pm. <\/p>\n Local people, some holding Ukraine flags, gathered outside the estate to try to witness his arrival.<\/p>\n Zelensky shook hands with Charles before going inside, with royal sources saying tea was served in the Saloon room.<\/p>\n Zelensky then departed by helicopter at 6.35pm after what he said was a \u201cvery good meeting\u201d.<\/p>\n The King first met Zelensky at Buckingham Palace<\/a> two years ago.<\/p>\n Charles has previously spoken of his support for Ukraine, saying it has experienced \u201cindescribable aggression\u201d following Russia\u2019s \u201cunprovoked attack on their land\u201d.<\/p>\n Last year he hailed the Ukrainian people\u2019s \u201ctruly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy\u201d.<\/p>\n There is already a no-fly zone over the Prince and Princess of Wales\u2019 nearby country residence, Anmer Hall.<\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n Drones and suicide aerial devices have been used to devastating effect in Russia\u2019s war with UkraineCredit: Alamy<\/p>\n Drones are also banned from flying over the King\u2019s Balmoral estate in Scotland at any time.<\/p>\n A no-fly zone was also placed over Windsor Castle<\/a> following a security review in January 2022.<\/p>\n Weeks earlier, Jaswant Singh Chail<\/a>, 21, climbed into the grounds with a crossbow and declared: \u201cI\u2019m here to kill the Queen.\u201d <\/p>\n He was jailed for nine years for treason.<\/p>\n Sandringham has been the home of British monarchs since 1862.<\/p>\n While the late Queen usually visited only in winter, Charles has been spending weekends there while being treated for cancer. <\/p>\n His spokesman said they do not comment on security arrangements. \u201cNo further action was taken. 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Norfolk Police said: \u201cDuring a state visit at Sandringham on Sunday March 2, a drone was seen flying by patrolling officers. The pilot was identified as a member of the media who had a conversation with officers to confirm no restrictions had been breached.<\/p>\n
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