Prince Edward’s son, 10, takes 4x4 for Windsor spin
THE 10-year-old son of Prince Edward ended his Easter weekend in style as he was spotted driving his family’s Land Rover around the gardens of Windsor Castle. James, Viscount Severn, the Queen’s youngest grandchild, was driving around the private grounds of Windsor Castle while Lady Louise Windsor, 14, his sister, joined her mother as she drove a carriage.
The family had been seen on Sunday attending an Easter service where James appeared visibly upset.
But onlookers told the Mail Online that James seemed to be in good spirits yesterday as he drove “reasonably fast” while taking the 4x4 for a spin around the grounds. The 10-year-old was sat on an adult’s lap as he drove the vehicle.
His family spent the morning outdoors with Prince Edward, 53, who was seen riding a horse through a wooded path.
James joined the Queen and other members of the Royal family including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Sunday at the Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle – where Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle in May.
Prince Andrew and his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie also attended the service, along with Jack Brooksbank, Eugenie’s fiancé.
Under the law, motorists do not need a provisional licence to drive a car on private land. However, insurance companies would refuse to pay out in the event of an accident.
Most offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988 require the conduct complained of to be on a “road or public place”. It is for the Crown to prove that the location in question is covered by the legislation.