Eagle-eyed shoppers may have noticed a new addition to the Tenby street scene this (Friday) morning. For, last night, while the town slept, closely-guarded plans to relocate one of the resort's historic landmarks were finally implemented. As the clock on St. Mary's Church struck midnight, workmen moved in under the cover of darkness and began the arduous task of dismantling the imposing statue of Prince Albert which has stood proudly on Castle Hill for nearly a century-and-a-half. By daybreak, some six hours later, the monument had been painstakingly reconstructed in the centre of Tudor Square, on the site of the Dyster Memorial Fountain, which was removed some years ago. From his new home, Albert (Consort to Queen Victoria) will now be able keep a watching brief over the busy streets below. The move has literally been kept under wraps for several weeks now, but officials believe the advantages of what is sure to be a controversial switch are twofold - to curb graffiti on the monument and to help traffic management within the walled town. "Only last year Albert was daubed with yellow paint - now, instead, he will be circled with yellow lines to prevent parking in the square," said Welsh traffic consultant, Ifor Llapo. "Motorists are also asked to treat the monument as a roundabout, which we believe will help the free flow of traffic in this congested area of the town," he added. The relocation of Albert is also expected to be an added attraction for tourists visiting the heart of the resort. And, incidentally, it was a surprised holidaymaker who contacted the Observer to report the clandestine operation. "I've been coming to Tenby with my family for many years and we have seen many changes in the town in that time," said 80-year-old grandmother Lil Paroof, who was spending Easter in the resort. "We are always anxious to see what work has taken place over the winter and we were delighted to see that the new lifeboat station had been completed, but were completely astounded to see the new statue in Tudor Square, " she added. "It seems that it just appeared there overnight. Does this mean Albert's position on Castle Hill has been vacated for a statue of Camilla when she marries Prince Charles next week?"