Laws that don’t apply to Britain’s King Charles

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King Charles enjoys sovereign immunity, meaning he can’t be prosecuted under a civil or criminal investigation.

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He is also exempt from punishment over wildlife offences, environmental pollution, and other green crimes.

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As the British monarch, King Charles will not require a British passport to travel internationally.

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He is also no longer required to use a driver’s licence while driving.

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Royals have no speed limits when police escorting them on official duties.

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The same rule does not apply to other members of the royal family.

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The King is not legally liable to pay income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax.

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The royals are not required to use their legal last names, even though they technically do have one.

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The monarch has automatic legal custody of all of their descendants and minor grandchildren.

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Another royal perk is that members of the King’s family do not have to take part in jury duty.

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The Queen had two birthdays yearly – her real birthday on 21 April and her official public birthday celebration on the second Saturday in June.

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King Charles’ could also follow his mother’s lead and have a second celebration in June too.

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The monarch is also exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.

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