The Prince and Princess of Wales have settled into what is expected to be their long-term family residence, but the move comes with a surprising royal restriction. Prince William has been expressly banned from indulging in one of his personal passions on the grounds of their new home.
The Royal E-Scooter Ban Explained
Prince William, a known enthusiast of electric scooters, must now forgo riding his e-scooter around the expansive 4,800-acre Windsor Great Park. This is because the park's stringent regulations prohibit all forms of motorised transport for recreational use.
The official rules for Windsor Great Park 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 "used to love his e-scooter" but is content to abide by the estate's policies. The Prince was previously filmed using an e-scooter to arrive at Windsor Castle for a meeting with Canadian actor Eugene Levy during the filming of his documentary series, The Reluctant Traveller.
Inside the New Royal Residence: Forest Lodge
William, Kate, and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—moved into the property, known as Forest Lodge, in late 2025. The eight-bedroom mansion is situated within the private Windsor Great Park and is considered a "forever home" for the Wales family.
Key facts about the property include:
- It is part of the Crown Estate and is reportedly valued at approximately £16 million.
- The family are believed to be renting the home rather than purchasing it.
- The move has not been without local friction, as the establishment of a 150-acre security exclusion zone led to the closure of a popular public car park, causing frustration among some residents.
Balancing Royal Life with Park Rules
While the e-scooter ban might seem a minor inconvenience, it highlights the unique challenges of royal life within a protected historic landscape. The rules at Windsor Great Park are designed to preserve the tranquillity and safety of the environment for all users.
For the future King, this means swapping a modern mode of transport for more traditional ways of navigating the vast grounds. The family's relocation to Windsor has cemented their position closer to the late Queen's former home, signalling a new, settled chapter for the Waleses, even if it means leaving a favourite gadget behind.
