Kensington Gardens shut by police over major investigation as public urged to stay away

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Royal staff at Kensington Palace remain at work today, despite the major police operation unfolding in Kensington Gardens, GB News understands.The historic residence, formerly the primary home of the Prince and Princess of Wales, sits on the park's western boundary, positioning it roughly 350 metres from the bandstand where specialist police vehicles have gathered.It is also understood that Catherine and William are not in London today, having relocated to Windsor four years ago.The entire park has been sealed off since Friday morning, prompting Royal Parks to issue guidance to Londoners."Due to an ongoing police investigation, Kensington Gardens will be closed to the public today.

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We respectfully ask that people avoid the area until further notice," a Royal Parks spokesman said.Metropolitan Police officers are investigating whether the Israeli embassy, located in the vicinity of the park, was targeted using drones that may have been carrying hazardous materials.The inquiry centres on...

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Kensington Gardens has been shut by police as officers have advised the public to stay away from the Royal Park.

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Officers from the Met Police are investigating "a number of discarded items" at the London park.

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Cordons are in place and there is no public access to the gardens and the surrounding area.One eyewitness told MyLondon seeing a forensics team by the bandstand near the middle of the park.

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