Prince William sacrifices key privilege in exchange for Forest Lodge

Prince William received a notice for a fresh ban just two months after moving into his ‘forever home’ with Princess Kate and their three children.

The move was meant to mark a “fresh start” for the Waleses and allow them to live their life in privacy and as normally as possible. However, William did not expect to be stripped off of something that gave him joy, just so he could continue living in his new home.

New rules have been issued for Windsor Great Park and it takes away the future king’s beloved e-scooter away, which has famously been his mode of transport at the royal palaces.

The notice informs that due to “safety and traffic management” reasons, “e-scooters, hoverboards and similar” are “not permitted”. However, cyclists are allowed and the roads are reserved for residents and Estate workers.

However, a source noted that the Prince of Wales will be sticking to the rules like the rest of the residents.

“William used to love his e-scooter to get around the castle as there was no ban,” an insider told The Sun.

“But, of course, he’s more than happy and prepared to adhere to the rules on e-scooters in Windsor Great Park.”

Recently, William had surprised Eugene Levy when they filmed for the actor’s The Reluctant Traveller docuseries.

He revealed that his father King Charles “spends a lot of time here” but the royals don’t actually live in the castle.

“We come and use the castle for work and for meetings, and to see people. I’m always late so I thought this was the way to keep my meetings on time.”

He jokingly added, “I’m still regularly late, Eugene, anyway. 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.”

Even though the ban is in place, William can ride the e-scooter near the roads of his house but not the ride down The Long Walk, a 2.5-mile tree-lined avenue to Windsor Castle.