Prince William has been dealt a blow after moving into his 'forever home' with Kate and their children, as he is now banned from using his beloved e-scooter on the grounds of Forest Lodge. The Prince of Wales, 43, was often seen zipping around the 4,800-acre Windsor Castle Estate on the electric device at his previous residence, Adelaide Cottage.
However, Forest Lodge sits within Windsor Great Park, which strictly prohibits motorised transport. Park rules state: 'Aside from cyclists, the roads are reserved for residents and Estate workers. All other forms of motorised transport are not permitted within Windsor Great Park. Examples include: E-scooters, Hoverboards, One-wheels.'
A source told The Sun that William is prepared to accept the ban, saying: 'William used to love his e-scooter to get around the castle as there was no ban. But of course he’s more than happy and prepared to adhere to the rules on e-scooters in Windsor Great Park.'
The future King was famously photographed two years ago riding his e-scooter on the gravel at Windsor, and later arrived on it to meet actor Eugene Levy at the castle. The moment was captured in Levy's docuseries The Reluctant Traveller, where William explained: 'It is round here. It gets around quite nicely around here, it's quite fun.'
During the meeting on February 1, 2025, William told Levy that he and his family live nearby but do not reside in the castle itself. He also joked about being late due to a puncture on his e-scooter, saying: 'I have managed to get myself a puncture this morning, which is quite amusing. That’s why I was going so slowly up the road.'
