Princess Kate has long had concerns about her husband Prince William’s passion for motorbiking, and now she fears their eldest son, Prince George, 11, might follow in his dad’s tracks. Prince William, an avid motorbike enthusiast since his youth, has often expressed his love for the thrill of riding. But, Kate has openly admitted her apprehension regarding this hobby.
In a 2015 conversation, she revealed, “He’s still riding it. It always fills me with horror when he goes out on it. I’m terrified. Hopefully, I’m going to keep George off it.” The Prince of Wales passed his motorcycle test in 2002, aged 20 and was known for his admirable collection of two-wheelers including a Honda Super Blackbird and a Ducati 1198s.
King Charles, was as equally worried as his daughter-in-law, about his son’s hobby. William said in 2003 about riding motorbikes: “Riding a motorbike can be dangerous but so can lots of things really.
“Admittedly, there are more risks involved in riding a motorbike than there are with other things … you’ve just got to be aware of what you’re doing. My father is concerned about the fact that I’m into motorbikes but he doesn’t want to keep me all wrapped up in cotton wool.”
While Kate and William encourage their children’s active lifestyles, it seems Kate remains particularly wary of George developing an interest in motorbiking, given its inherent risks.
Balancing the encouragement of an adventurous spirit with concerns for children’s safety could be an ongoing challenge for the royal couple.
Last year, a clip of Prince William went viral, as he was spotted whizzing around Windsor Castle on an electric scooter much to the delight of royal watchers.
The video, shared on social media appeared to show the eco-friendly Prince of Wales, 42, zooming around the royal residence in Berkshire on July 4.
The Prince wore a blue jumper with a white shirt underneath, teamed with black trousers, as well as a pair of sunglasses.
A source told The Sun: “It just makes sense. He whizzes up to the castle when he needs to see the King. It’s a two or three-mile round trip from his family home at Adelaide Cottage to Windsor Castle so it’s easier by scooter than car or walking.”