#20: The Queen Didn’t Need a Driver’s License
In the U.K., driver’s licenses are issued in the monarch’s name — which leads to a fascinating loophole: Queen Elizabeth II was legally allowed to drive without one. Because the license technically came from her, she didn’t need to give one to herself.
This wasn’t about being reckless; it’s simply one of the many quirks of living as Britain’s monarch. While everyone else must pass tests and follow procedures, she was exempt. When you’re the sovereign, some rules really do bend around you.
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