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Prince Andrew has been reported to police for allegedly ramming the gates of Windsor Great Park with his Range Rover so he could avoid a one-mile detour.

The Prince reportedly became involved in the road rage incident last weekend leaving a bill of thousands of pounds.

Prince Andrew, the Queen's second oldest son, reportedly rammed closed gates with his £80,000 Range Rover so he could take a shortcut.

Thames Valley Police told the Guardian last night it could not investigate because the alleged incident had not been reported to the force.

This morning, anti-monarchist group Republic said it had reported the matter as a case of alleged criminal damage.

Thames Valley Police said it would not be investigating because campaigner Graham Smith, who called police, was not "involved" in the alleged incident.

A spokesman said: "An alleged criminal damage was reported this morning but the caller had no details of the alleged incident other than it was in Windsor on Sunday.

"The caller was advised that a person involved in the alleged incident or someone acting on their behalf would need to report this."

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Campaigner Graham Smith told the Mirror today: "They [the police] are suggesting I didn't give them sufficient details.

"They had all the details they need. They are desperately trying to spin their way out of doing anything about this.

"You don't have to be involved in a murder in order to report it.

"I'll be chasing this up with superiors and making a formal complaint if necessary."

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It is alleged Prince Andrew, 56, forced the gates in Windsor Great Park open but they swung back, scraping both sides and leaving a bill of thousands of pounds.

"He has a bit of a reputation for roaring around like Toad of Toad Hall," a park worker told The Sun newspaper.

The incident was said to have happened when the Duke, who acts as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment,was heading home to Royal Lodge on Sunday evening.

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The gates, which are there to prevent deer from going through to the lodge, usually open via sensor - however it is unclear what happened to prompt the situation.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman declined to comment.