Land which is part of the Duchy of Cornwall in Devon, which is owned by the Prince of Wales, is set to be sold. The Bradninch estate, near Cullompton, has been part of the duchy for centuries and was inherited by Prince William after his father became King. Resident of the estate John Palmer said it was "unexpected and shocking news, and is enormously stressful for tenants and employees of the duchy estate". A spokesperson for the duchy said tenants could buy their own land and their priority was "to manage the process with compassion and to give our tenants as much time and support as possible".

Source: The Times March 27, 2026 17:02 UTC