King Charles' estate vandalised by thugs as he recovers from cancer treatment

15 February 2024 , 15:58

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Land on the Sandringham Estate has been targeted by vandals (Image: Getty Images)

A football pitch belonging to King Charles has been targeted by vandals as he recovers from cancer treatment.

Police are investigating after grass was killed on one of the village playing surfaces in Dersingham, Norfolk, which belongs to the Sandringham estate.

Weedkiller is thought to have been used on the grass. It is not known whether the King is aware of the damage.

A Norfolk police spokesman said: "We are investigating a report of vandalism on Manor Road in Dersingham. It’s believed to have happened between February 7 - 10. If anyone has any information please contact us quoting crime ref 36/10339/24 via email: [email protected] or by phoning 101."

Grass has been damaged on the village playing surfaces in Dersingham, Norfolk (PAUL LOUGH)

The field is used by local team Dersingham Rovers FC, and is leased from the Royal Estate by Dersingham Parish Council Reacting to the vandalism, Rovers under-15s coach Paul Lough tweeted: "Yet again more vandalism at Dersingham FC. This time weed killer on our main pitch. More hours that volunteers have to spend to repair the damage caused by pathetic idiots with nothing better to do than try and stop youth and adult teams playing football."

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King Charles, 75, is understood to be living at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate during his treatment for cancer. Prince Philip often stayed following his retirement from public duties. Sources have said this will offer the monarch calmer conditions for a recovery. Charles carried out his usual audience with the Prime Minister last week and was well enough on Sunday to walk to St Mary Magdalene Church on the estate for a Sunday service, where he was seen waving stoically to members of the public.

Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas