10 rules and laws that the royal family is allowed to break

Erin McDowellJun 24, 2020, 00:02 IST

Queen Elizabeth doesn't need a driver's license to operate a vehicle.Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images

The royal family is required to follow an extensive list of rules and pieces of royal protocol.
However, the Queen and her family members also enjoy a number of royal perks that allow them to break certain rules and laws.
Not only is the royal family exempt from things like taxes and jury duty, but the Queen is also allowed to break any law without fear of legal repercussions.

Though there's an extensive list of rules and regulations members of the British monarchy are required to follow, the royals are also permitted to break a number of rules and laws that would land everyday citizens in the big house.

Here are 10 rules and laws that the British royal family is allowed to break.

The Queen can't be arrested or be the subject of civil and criminal proceedings, meaning she is effectively exempt from the law.

Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Winning - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The royal family does not have to obey legal speed limits — but only when they're driven by police on official royal duties.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II being driven in a carriage. Getty

The Queen doesn't have to use a passport to travel.

Queen Elizabeth boarding an airplane. Pool/Getty Images

Her Royal Highness is also not required to have a driver's license.

Queen Elizabeth II driving a vehicle. Carl De Souza/Stringer/Getty Images

The royals don't have to use their legal last names.

Prince Charles and Prince William. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Twitter

While regular grandparents have to go through the courts if they want custody of their grandchildren, the Queen has automatic legal custody of all of her descendants and her minor grandchildren.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince George. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

While regular grandparents have to go through the courts if they want custody of their grandchildren, the Queen has automatic legal custody of all of her descendants and her minor grandchildren.

Members of the royal family are exempt from paying taxes in certain instances.

Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Prince William at an official royal engagement. Getty Images

The royals are also able to skip out on jury duty.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Though it's not illegal to celebrate your birthday more than once a year, it's definitely not typical — unless you're Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth II cutting a birthday cake. John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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

Queen Elizabeth II and US President Donald Trump. ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP/Getty Images

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10 rules and laws that the royal family is allowed to break

The Queen can't be arrested or be the subject of civil and criminal proceedings, meaning she is effectively exempt from the law.

The royal family does not have to obey legal speed limits — but only when they're driven by police on official royal duties.

The Queen doesn't have to use a passport to travel.

Her Royal Highness is also not required to have a driver's license.

The royals don't have to use their legal last names.

While regular grandparents have to go through the courts if they want custody of their grandchildren, the Queen has automatic legal custody of all of her descendants and her minor grandchildren.

Members of the royal family are exempt from paying taxes in certain instances.

The royals are also able to skip out on jury duty.

Though it's not illegal to celebrate your birthday more than once a year, it's definitely not typical — unless you're Queen Elizabeth.

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