Royal Move May Halt Prince William's E-Scooter Commute Due to Park Rules

The Prince of Wales may have to find a new way to get to his meetings on time. After moving to a new home on the Windsor estate, Prince William has been forced to park his e-scooter due to rules that ban the vehicles from the surrounding area.

A recent move to a new home may force Prince William to give up his favorite modern mode of transport.

The Prince of Wales, who was often seen zipping around the Windsor estate on an electric scooter, faces a roadblock at his new residence, Forest Lodge, due to park rules that prohibit the vehicles.

The issue stems from the location of the family's new home, which is situated inside Windsor Great Park. For reasons of safety and traffic management, the park has a strict ban on motorized vehicles like e-scooters on its roads.

This means William's convenient commute through the public areas of the park is no longer possible, a significant change from his time at Adelaide Cottage where scooters were permitted.

The scooter had become the Prince's go-to ride for a very relatable reason. He revealed it during an appearance on Eugene Levy's Apple TV+ show, "The Reluctant Traveler," after surprising the actor by arriving on his scooter.

He admitted, "I’m always late, so I thought this was the way to keep my meetings on time."

This love for two-wheeled transport isn't entirely new for William. Long before the eco-friendly scooter, he was known for a much faster hobby: motorcycling, and was often seen riding his powerful Ducati.

His hobbies extend beyond things with wheels, too. He has also taken up cold water swimming, a passion he now shares with his wife, Kate, admitting he does "a lot of yelling and screaming" when he gets in the water but says, "You feel great afterwards."

While Prince William can likely still use his scooter on the private grounds of his new home, the new rule marks the end of his public scootering days in the park. It’s a practical reminder that even for the future king, a change of address can come with a new set of rules.