Prince William has been prohibited from enjoying one of his favourite personal pastimes at his family's new Windsor home due to stringent local regulations.
Royal Rider Grounded by Park Rules
Strict rules at Windsor Great Park have explicitly banned the Prince of Wales from using his electric scooter to travel across the grounds of Forest Lodge, the 'forever home' he shares with his wife, Kate, and their three children. The 43-year-old future king has previously expressed his fondness for getting around on two wheels, finding it a 'quite fun' mode of transport.
From Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge
Prince William was a frequent and enthusiastic user of his e-scooter at his previous home, Adelaide Cottage, within the Windsor Castle Estate. He would often zoom across its vast 4,800-acre grounds. The royal even famously used the scooter to meet actor Eugene Levy during filming for the docuseries The Reluctant Traveller in 2024.
However, the move to Forest Lodge, which sits inside the protected Windsor Great Park, has put a stop to this practice. The park's regulations clearly state that all forms of motorised transport, including e-scooters, hoverboards, and one-wheels, are not permitted. The roads are reserved solely for cyclists, residents, and Estate workers.
Adhering to the Rules
A source close to the Prince told The Sun that while William 'used to love his e-scooter to get around the castle as there was no ban,' he is 'more than happy and prepared to adhere to the rules' in Windsor Great Park. This incident highlights how even senior members of the Royal Family must follow local bylaws.
The ban was reportedly confirmed after the rules were detailed in a report by The Mirror. It serves as a reminder of the universal application of regulations designed to preserve the tranquillity and safety of the historic parkland.
