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Motorbike enthusiast Prince William has been warned to slow down while riding his 1100cc Honda Super Blackbird following a recent near accident.

The young royal reportedly experienced a "wobble" on his powerful motorbike and almost fell off, risking damage to himself and his motorbike insurance premium in the process.

Now the armed guards who regularly accompany Wills while out and about on his beloved bike have said they will stop doing so unless he sticks to the speed limit, the Sun reports.

They say they are not prepared to put their lives at risk trying to guard William when he is travelling at such high speeds and have told him to be more sensible.

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A source told the newspaper: "Both William and his brother Harry love the thrill of riding fast motorbikes. But it is a security nightmare.

"Other than keeping up with him and being alert to potential dangers, officers are concerned in case they break the speed barrier."

The 24-year-old prince is apparently a keen motorcycle enthusiast, keeping a collection of bikes at his father's Highgrove estate.

Another famous enthusiast who has probably seen his motorbike insurance costs rise is California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He collided with a car last January and needed stitches to a wound in his lip.

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