Prince Charles’ buddy, the Duke of Northumberland Ralph Percy is being known as out by the residents of Alnwick for not doing sufficient to advertise commerce.
In line with The Mirror, the residents have a protracted listing of complaints in regards to the charity outlets littering the streets and different components of the city.
An nameless enterprise proprietor instructed the outlet, “Alnwick must be like a mini York, however as an alternative it is like a ghost city.
“We have got a world-famous citadel and grounds actually on our doorsteps however guests take one look across the city and get of their vehicles and go away.
“There was a time when Alnwick was filled with little companies and cafes however now we have turn out to be the charity store capital of the North East.
“I do assume the Duke must be doing way more to advertise the city and appeal to companies to commerce right here.”
In the meantime, a resident Janet Bennett instructed the publication: “There’s a view right here that guests come to the citadel and the outlets and eating places close by do not profit.
“Alnwick Citadel is sort of like a little bit retail park in its personal proper, it is received eating places, outlets and meals stalls so guests needn’t go into the city in any respect.
“A buddy just lately visited me from London and she or he mentioned that for those who’re into cut price searching and second-hand garments then Alnwick is the place to be.