Queen reported to police for a surprising reason
It appears being one of the most powerful and well-known women in the world has its perks! Queen Elizabeth was reported to the police last week after witnesses spotted the monarch and Prince Charles leaving the State Opening of Parliament in the backseat of a car without wearing seatbelts.
A disgruntled citizen reported Her Majesty to the West Yorkshire Police, who weren’t happy about the emergency 999 number being taken up by a trivial matter. In fact, the Queen is one of very few Brits who are not legally required to wear seat belts.
999 call received reporting that the Queen isn't wearing a seatbelt. #not999 #notevenwestyorkshire
— WYP Contact Centre (@WYP_CCC) June 21, 2017
“Although civil and criminal proceedings cannot be taken against the Sovereign as a person under U.K. law, the queen is careful to ensure that all her activities in her personal capacity are carried out in strict accordance with the law,” a palace statement reads.
It’s not the first time the 91-year-old has flouted the rules, either. In 2015, Her Majesty was spotted taking her car off-road to overtake a couple strolling in Windsor Park, much to their shock and amusement.
What do you think about the Queen and Prince Charles being exempt from seatbelt fines? Is it fair? Or should they be held to the same rules and responsibilities as the rest of the country? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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