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Law Tells Prince: Use Seatbelt

01/22/2019
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    (The scene near to the Sandringham Estate where Britain’s Prince Philip was involved in a road accident in Sandringham, England. Sam Russell PA via AP)

Yes, even princes must buckle up. British police have spoken with Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, about driving without wearing a seatbelt. The incident took place just two days after he was involved in a serious car crash.

Police spoke to Philip after British media published a photograph showing Philip, 97, driving near the royal residence at Sandringham. Police say “suitable words of advice have been given to the driver.” They say their guidance was “in line with our standard response when being made aware of such images showing this type of offence.”

On Thursday, Philip was driving another vehicle when he was involved in a collision in which two women in the other car suffered minor injuries. A 9-month-old baby was unhurt. Philip was not injured.

One of the women injured in the crash has complained to the press that she has not been contacted by Philip or the queen since the accident.

Philip’s mishap is still being investigated. The incident—and Philip’s driving without a seatbelt—is raising questions about his continuing to drive.

Buckingham Palace says Philip has a valid driver’s license. There’s no upper age limit for licensing drivers in Britain, although those over 70 must renew licenses every three years and tell authorities about medical ailments that might raise safety issues.

The palace claims Philip and the queen privately contacted the other people in the crash. But Emma Fairweather, who suffered a broken wrist in the accident, told a local newspaper, “I still haven’t had any contact from the royal household.” She added, “Maybe he should prioritize that over test driving his new car.”

She says “it would mean the world” if Philip offered an apology.

(The scene near the Sandringham Estate where Britain’s Prince Philip was involved in a road accident in Sandringham, England. Sam Russell PA via AP)