India, June 7 -- Pop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner's lavish wedding celebrations in Sicily may have looked picture-perfect on social media, but on the ground in Palermo, the mood has reportedly been far less celebratory. The newly married couple, who recently tied the knot in a private civil ceremony in London, hosted a multi-day wedding celebration across several historic locations in Sicily. While images from the glamorous festivities quickly went viral online, local residents and activists have now voiced frustration over road closures, restricted public access and the large-scale privatisation of popular city spaces.

According to international reports, the celebrations are believed to have cost nearly £1.3 million (appro...