Prince William 'banned' from using e-scooter in grounds of new 'forever home' with Princess Kate
Prince William was seen using his electric scooter during his appearance on The Reluctant Traveler
Prince William’s new home may be fit for a future king, but there’s one modern luxury he’s reportedly had to give up: his beloved e-scooter.
According to reports, the Prince of Wales has been barred from riding e-scooters on the grounds of Windsor Great Park, the vast estate where Forest Lodge, the Wales family’s new eight-bedroom residence, is located.
Prince William ‘banned’ from riding e-scooter at Forest Lodge
Strict estate rules reportedly ban all motorised personal transport, such as e-scooters, hoverboards, and one-wheels, from the private roads within the park.
The guidelines 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.”
Prince William has often been seen using his e-scooter, including in the Apple TV+ show The Reluctant Traveler with host Eugene Levy. However, this rule seemingly means those joyrides are officially off-limits.
An insider told The Sun: “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.”
William first opened up about his e-scooter usage in 2025 while filming The Reluctant Traveler.
“It gets around quite nicely around here, it’s quite fun,” he told Eugene. “I’m always late, so I thought this was the way to keep my meetings on time.”
William used to love his e-scooter to get around the castle as there was no ban.
He added, with a laugh: “I’m still regularly late, Eugene, anyway. I have managed to get myself a puncture this morning, which is quite amusing.”
Wales family move into ‘forever home’
Despite the ban, The Sun reported that residents may be allowed to use e-scooters near their homes. However, areas like the Long Walk, the iconic 2.5-mile avenue to Windsor Castle, are strictly off-limits.
Meanwhile, Prince William, Princess Catherine, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, relocated to Forest Lodge in autumn 2025.
The move also marked a fresh chapter following Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis and recovery. Now a year into remission, the transition from Adelaide Cottage has been seen as a symbolic new beginning.
“Forest Lodge is a new start,” royal biographer Katie Nicholl told The Mirror. “It’s a chance to leave that difficult period behind.”
Despite the estate’s reported £17million value, the couple maintain a modest lifestyle.
Kate is said to be hands-on with the interiors, blending timeless elegance with practicality.
“Kate has a clear sense of style,” Nicholl added. “If you look at her wardrobe, you see a sense of timeless elegance. That’s very much reflected in her interiors.”
Royal Insider has contacted reps for Kensington Palace for comment.
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