Source: Radio Australia

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says this weekend's royal visit will not be disrupted despite threats by landowners to interrupt their arrival.

Mr O'Neill says the visit by England's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will go ahead as planned despite threats by landowners to close Jacksons International airport in Port Moresby.

Villagers claim the government owes them money for the use of the airport land.  The landowners are said to be seeking US$2.2 million from the Papua New Guinea government, which they say failed to honour a deed of release signed with them six years ago.

Local media says the landowners have 200 people standing by to shut down the airport.

The prime minister has urged the villagers to take their grievances through the proper channels. He says the royal visit is very important and the public is looking forward to welcoming the royal couple.

Port Moresby police have warned those issuing the threats, they'll face the full force of the law. The royal couple arrives in Port Moresby on Saturday as part of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.