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9 of the Queen's Strangest Powers and Privileges

In addition to living in the lap of royal luxury, there are some other truly unique perks to being monarch. Here are nine strange powers the Queen has... 1) SHE CAN DRIVE WITHOUT A LICENSE. She is the only person in the UK who doesn't legally need a license number or a number plate. The Queen first learned how to drive during World War II, when she operated a first-aid truck for the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service. 2) SHE DOESN'T NEED A PASSPORT TO TRAVEL. Though other members of the Royal family still have to have them, because all UK passports are issued in the Queen's name, she doesn't need one herself. 3) SHE GETS TO CELEBRATE TWO BIRTHDAYS. Yep, she's so important she has two days ...

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