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Royals at the Wheel! See the Queen, Prince Charles and More Royals in the Driver's Seat

The royals aren't always content with letting chauffeurs drive them around, sometimes they want to take the wheel themselves!
By Diana Pearl May 12, 2017 11:08 AM
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In 1957, the Queen takes her two eldest children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, for a drive (with plenty of onlookers!).

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Prince Charles rides in style in an Aston Martin on his way to a polo match in Windsor, with Princess Diana in the passenger seat.

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After presenting Prince George to the world, Prince William drives his wife and new son home from the hospital — with thousands gathered on the streets to watch them go.

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President Obama And The First Lady Lunch With The Queen and Prince Philip
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Perks of being president? Having Prince Philip as your chauffeur! While Barack and Michelle Obama were visiting the U.K. last year, Philip drove the foursome around the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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Royal Windsor Horse Show - Day Three
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The Queen gives her best "not impressed" face behind the wheel of a Range Rover. Vroom!

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Although she's often spotted behind the wheel, the Queen doesn't actually have a driver's license — she's the only person in the U.K. who isn't required by law to have one.

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The Queen can handle serious vehicles! During World War II, she drove an ambulance as a mechanic in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.

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Prince Philip at the wheel in 1950 — with his wife riding shotgun!

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Annual Buckingham Palace Christmas Lunch Hosted By The Queen
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On their way to the Queen's annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, William was on carpool duty for Princess Kate, Prince Harry and Prince George.

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William the train conductor? The royal took a train for the soon-to-be-opened Elizabeth Line (named in honor of his Granny!) for a test drive in November 2016.

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Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge visit to the Balmoral Estate, UK - 10 Sep 2016
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While on vacation at the Queen's Scottish retreat, Balmoral, Kate's mom, Carole Middleton, gets a front row seat in Her Majesty's Range Rover. (A special privilege!)

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