A RESTRICTED airspace order has been approved for Windsor.

This was following a public consultation by Thames Valley Police and the Metropolitan Police Service and an application to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

The order restricts the use of airspace up to 2,500ft within a 1.25 nautical mile radius around Windsor Castle.

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The order will come into effect from January, 27.

Any flights within the restricted area will require authorisation.

Unless someone has an exemption or prior permission, anyone who breaches the restrictions will be prosecuted.

This order is an additional method to keep the community living near to this iconic location safe.

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Officers already carry out regular patrols in the area along with a range of other security measures.

Further details of the order are available via the CAA and NATS websites.