Harry Potter Sets a Magical Forest at Windsor: A Royal Garden Transformation
EXCLUSIVE: Royal Family's Secret Deal with Harry Potter Producers Exposed
In a stunning move, the Crown Estate has agreed to let Harry Potter bosses build a forest in the royal gardens at Windsor Great Park in exchange for filming their new TV series in the private estate of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Yes, you read that right - a forest! The £4million set is being built on the grounds of Forest Lodge, the soon-to-be home of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
For months, the production company behind the new Hogwarts show, For All Time Productions Ltd, has been working tirelessly to overcome numerous hurdles in getting their project off the ground. But little did we know that they were secretly negotiating with the Crown Estate, who own the land, to get the green light for filming on royal grounds.
The planning application was met with several concerns from council departments, including drainage issues, flooding, and protecting historic trees and wildlife. However, after a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that a "bespoke compensation" would be made by creating a forest-like area of trees, grassland, and shrubs in an off-site location - none other than Kate and William's 'Poet's Lawn'!
But what's even more astonishing is the sheer size of the TV operation. The planning application revealed a staggering number of vehicles and equipment that will be used during filming, including 150-300 crew cars, 15-20 prep techs, 30 shoot techs, 15 mini buses, and 20 unit cars. And let's not forget about the tech trucks - Luton vans, 18-tonne trucks, pick-ups & trailers, gaitors & trailers, Manitou (moving equipment), fork lifts, Genie Booms, scissor lifts, and transporter flat beds.
The application also listed an array of filming equipment, including tele handlers, fork lifts, scissor lifts, Genie Booms, a crane, a Dolly (trailer), a track, a Steadicam, a U-Crane, a drone, a mobile lighting vehicle, lighting generators, and "artistic vehicles to aid filming". It's safe to say that the production company is pulling out all the stops to bring this magical world to life.
But it seems that Prince William and Kate Middleton were more than just enthusiastic supporters of the project. They even took their three children - George, Charlotte, and Louis - on a special visit to the set last week! The young royals were reportedly huge fans of the Harry Potter movies and couldn't wait to see the sets for themselves.
According to sources close to the production company, Kate and William visited the £4million set with their kids in tow. They met the cast, including 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin, who is playing young wizard Harry. The family even got to watch some scenes being recorded - what a magical evening it must have been for them!
And if that wasn't enough, Prince Louis got to ride on the Hogwarts Express for a short spin along the half-mile track that has been erected just for this purpose! A source revealed: "It was so special, Kate and the children met the young actors and the director on the set. There was only one night of filming there so it really was a magical ticket."
But what about the security measures taken to protect the royal family? As we reported earlier, work is currently underway on William and Kate's new "ring of steel" - a 150-acre no-go zone around their new forever home, Forest Lodge. Those who venture past the 'no trespassing' signs will face immediate arrest!
Home Office plans mean that the estate will be getting the latest CCTV equipment, while the area around Forest Lodge is set to become a designated property under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (SOCPA) 2005.
The previous tenants of Forest Lodge were society party fixer Alex Fitzgibbons and his glamorous Swedish-American wife Cristina Stenbeck. Sources revealed that Mr Fitzgibbons, who is extremely well-connected, decided to move out after hearing rumors that his home might be taken back by the Royal Family. He has since found a new place to live in London.
As we dug deeper into this story, it's clear that there's more to this deal than meets the eye. The question on everyone's lips is: what other secrets lie behind this high-stakes agreement? Stay tuned for further updates from our team of investigative journalists at thescholarlynote.com!
