King Charles III, who succeeded his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as ruler of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth territories on Thursday, will have some odd powers, such as the ability to travel without a passport, operate a vehicle without a license, and possess all of England’s mute swans.
King Charles III will travel abroad without a passport because all travel documents are issued in his own name, thus he won’t require one. Additionally, only the king will be allowed to drive in Britain without a license.
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Other exclusive benefits include:
Birthdays twice a year
In addition to her real birthday on April 21, Queen Elizabeth II also had a public celebration on the second Tuesday in June. Since Charles’ birthday is in the winter, on November 14, he is also likely to have a “official birthday” in a month when it is warmer and considered appropriate for public celebration.
No voting mandate
The British monarch is obligated to maintain strict neutrality in matters of politics, so he or she is unable to cast a ballot or run for office. Unmarked mute swans have been regarded as royal property in England and Wales since the 12th century!
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The Royal Warrant
King Charles III will give royal warrants to businesses that consistently provide the monarch with goods and services, allowing those businesses to use the royal arms on their products.
