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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's USD 1.7 million Sicily wedding faces protests; here is how couple tried to settle the matter
Updated On: 07 June, 2026 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s lavish Sicily wedding reportedly sparked backlash from Palermo residents over road closures, restricted access and heightened security measures. Protesters accused authorities of prioritising a celebrity event over public spaces, while reports claimed the couple offered compensation to affected locals

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner. Pic via X
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's Sicilian wedding has been the talk of the world this week, and for the most part, it has been pure magic. Elton John singing Your Song, Donatella Versace designing the bride's gown, fireworks over Palermo. Absolute fairytale stuff. But behind the glittering guest list and the gorgeous Instagram-worthy moments, a very different story has been unfolding on the streets of Sicily, and the locals have made sure it is being heard.
The three-day celebration, which followed the couple's quiet civil ceremony in London, is reported to have cost a staggering 1.7 million USD, approximately Rs 16.51 crore. To ensure complete privacy for the star-studded event, authorities closed roads, restricted public access to several areas, imposed no-drone zones, and deployed heavy security across parts of the city. For residents trying to go about their daily lives, it was, by all accounts, deeply disruptive.
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