The Prince of Wales seemed in a nostalgic mood for his riding days, per Hello!, claiming, “I love that exhaust” and deeming his experience “incredibly realistic.” Motorcycle riding, unfortunately, is a hobby that Princess Kate once said "terrified" her, and William later gave it up.

The heir to the throne hopped on a VR motorcycle in a film studio, pretending to reengage in a hobby that he gave up years ago.

Prince William visited the Virtual Production Studio in Northern Ireland and tested out a stationary motorcycle that took him for a ride through a virtual desert landscape.

The Prince of Wales just had a chance to revisit this retired pastime on a recent trip—which he took alone—to Northern Ireland.

Prince William replaced his love for riding with immeasurable love for his family, giving up the hobby entirely. "I'm a dad of