The only person to travel the world without a passport
The Queen of England also has to go through security checks when she enters another country, but if asked her name or occupation, she simply replies: "The Queen".
Anyone in the world needs a passport when traveling to another country, even a mummy. In 1974, the Egyptian government had to issue a passport to the mummy of Paraoh Ramesses II when they wanted to take the late king to Paris, France. The occupation listed on it was King (deceased).
However, Queen Elizabeth II is a special case, as she is the only person in the world who enjoys the privilege of traveling everywhere without identification papers.
The reason is that the British passport was made in her name. Before going to a country, her assistants will contact the government of that country to resolve this passport-free issue.
The first page of the passport also clearly states: "In the name of Her Majesty the Queen, the British Foreign Secretary grants the holder of the passport freedom of movement without hindrance and full assistance and protection when necessary."
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The Queen has visited 116 countries without a passport, but her husband, Prince Philip and Prince Charles, are no exception. Photo: PA. |
The Queen can also drive in the UK without a driving licence, as the document is made in her name.
She has been driving for about 72 years, since the age of 19. Her passion for cars has been documented in the press over the years, with the iconic image of the Queen driving a Range Rover.
In addition to not needing to have an identity card, Queen Elizabeth II also celebrates her birthday twice a year. The Queen's actual birthday is April 21, 1926, but the UK officially celebrates her birthday on an unspecified day in June.
Previously, the Queen chose to celebrate her new age on a Thursday of the month, but then she changed it to Saturday so that more people could attend.
This is a British royal tradition that dates back to the 18th century, due to the weather. The royal family wanted to celebrate the Queen's birthday in the summer, avoiding the cold of April.
The Queen's second birthday will be celebrated with the annual Trooping the Colour parade, which this year falls on 17 June.
During the parade, the Queen will pass through many streets in the capital London, from Buckingham Palace to shopping centers... before appearing on the palace balcony with members of the royal family.
According to VNE
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