King Charles travels without a passport, drives without a license.

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The new king of the United Kingdom travels without a passport and drives without a license, owns all the mute swans in England and can continue the tradition of celebrating his birthday twice a year.

Here is a list of unusual facts about Britain’s new king.

No license or passport.

King Charles III travels overseas without a passport because, unlike other members of the royal family, the document is issued in his name and he does not need one.

The entry in each document now reads: “His Britannic Majesty’s Secretary of State requests in his Majesty’s name that the bearer may pass freely without hindrance and grant such assistance to the bearer.” Protection as needed.”

For the same reason, the king will be the only person in Britain who can drive without a license.

Two birthdays

Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had two birthdays – her actual birthday on April 21, held privately, and an official public holiday on the second Tuesday in June, when the summer weather is better for outdoor parades.

As Charles’s birthday is on November 14th at the beginning of winter, he will have his “official birthday” in a warmer month.

The public celebration – Color Soldier – has been going on for more than 250 years and has featured more than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians in military precision.

The Royal Air Force completes the proceedings as members of the royal family watch from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in central London.

No voting.

The British monarch does not choose and cannot be chosen. As head of state, he or she must be strictly neutral in political matters.

They participate in regular parliamentary meetings, approve the laws of the parliament and hold weekly meetings with the prime minister.

Swans, dolphins and sturgeon

The King of England does not rule only over men.

Since the 12th century, unmarked mute swans in the open waters of England and Wales have been considered royal property.

Every year, the royal rights are applied to the river Thames, the swans are considered a tradition that is now a measure of protection.

The royalty also applies to sturgeon, dolphins and whales in British waters.

Official poet

Every 10 years, Britain appoints a poet laureate who composes verses for the monarch.

The post of honor includes one bottle of sherry – the equivalent of 720 bottles.

The tradition goes back to the 17th century.

In the year When she was appointed in 2009, Carol Ann Duffy became the first woman to win the poetry prize.

In the year She has performed songs for Prince William’s wedding in 2011, Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th anniversary in 2013 and Prince Harry’s wedding in 2018.

Royal guarantee

Given to those who regularly provide goods and services to the king, the order is a great honor and an incentive for sales.

Companies granted the warrant were permitted to use the royal arms on their wares.

Burberry, Cadbury, Jaguar Cars, Land Rover, Samsung and Waitrose Supermarkets are among the companies with royal warrants.

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