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Updated · Fox News · Jun 18
Prince William Says He Still Rides Motorcycles at 43 as Kate Middleton Remains Alarmed
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 18

Prince William Says He Still Rides Motorcycles at 43 as Kate Middleton Remains Alarmed

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 18

Summary

  • William said during a visit last week to Norfolk Blood Bikes that he still rides motorcycles "now and again, quietly," reaffirming a long-running hobby despite family concern.
  • Royal commentators said Kate Middleton has repeatedly tried to get him to stop because of the danger, a worry shared in the past by Queen Elizabeth and King Charles.
  • The appeal, they said, is privacy as much as speed: riding under a helmet lets the future king move unrecognized and feel briefly free from constant public scrutiny.
  • That tension has deep roots. William owned high-powered bikes in 2006 capable of more than 160 mph, and Kate reportedly made some progress only after he became a father of three.

Insights

Given his mother's fate, how does Prince William reconcile his love for a dangerous hobby with his family's fears?
Can a future king's need for freedom justify a hobby that risks the very stability of the monarchy?