The Duke of Edinburgh has just been involved in a road traffic accident. 

"Svend" (svend) 01/17/2019 at 17:10 • Filed to: None

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The 97 year old Duke of Edinburgh has just been involved in a car accident pulling out of a private road onto the A149 near Her Majesty’s Sandringham Estate.

He climbed (assisted) free of his vehicle which came to rest on the driver’s side of the Land Rover, Freelander.

The two occupants of the other vehicle as with the Duke of Edinburgh were both not seriously injured (the driver suffered some cuts and her passenger an arm injury) and both drivers breathalysed as routine and both passed.

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I wish all the best for all involved.

Yep, definitely a Freelander, his 2013 Land Rover Freelander to be precise.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Svend 01/17/2019 at 17:29

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Is he still allowed to drive himself?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Svend 01/17/2019 at 17:31

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“Freelander”

Well, that was his first mistake. 

interstate366, now In The Industry > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 01/17/2019 at 17:39

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disregard, I was wrong

Svend > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 17:40

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There is some ambiguity as to whether it was a Freelander or a Range Rover.

His Highness has had several Freelanders over the years. 

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/17/2019 at 17:42

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The Duke was driving.

Police confirmed that both the Duke and a female driver had been breathalysed at the scene and had not been drinking.

Drivers are routinely b reathalysed at scenes of road traffic collisions. 

Svend > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 01/17/2019 at 17:45

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Drivers over the age of 70 are to reapply for their licence every three years.

Everyone is legally bound to notify the DVLC of any changes to their licence such as name change, change of address, changes in health, etc...

This is for everyone and no special dispensations are given for individuals.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/17/2019 at 17:48

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Yeah, I noticed that about 15 seconds after I posted that. Unfortunately Kinja doesn’t show edits for a few minutes after  you make them.

Chariotoflove > Svend 01/17/2019 at 17:50

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Sounds like he was really lucky to be essentially  unhurt.  

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/17/2019 at 17:51

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Ye’, it’s been that way for some time, only now they put it up under the comment box when people type.

It was good years ago when you could continuously edit or remove a comment (occasionally made some look like they were arguing to themselves when people edited their own comment though, lol). 

Svend > Chariotoflove 01/17/2019 at 17:52

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A local had said it looked lucky for a 30 year old to be unhurt, never mind a 97 year old. 

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/17/2019 at 17:55

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I think removing comments (or at least being able to dismiss your own) should be allowed in limited circumstances.

InFierority Complex > Svend 01/17/2019 at 17:58

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At least he wasn’t in the MG. yes I know that’s Matt Smith as Prince Phillip but I couldn’t find any other pics.

Chariotoflove > Svend 01/17/2019 at 18:03

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That’s what I read. I didn’t see where the article put fault, not that you would do that at this stage anyway. Someone did say the light was causing visibility problems

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/17/2019 at 18:03

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The person the commenter is replying to can dismiss the comment still but ye’, being able to remove a comment that was placed in error or worded in a way that could offend or cause confusion is needed. 

Svend > InFierority Complex 01/17/2019 at 18:05

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Thankfully. 

For Sweden > Svend 01/17/2019 at 18:08

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Why even bother breathalyzing him? What would they do, arrest him in the name of his wife?

Svend > Chariotoflove 01/17/2019 at 18:15

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The only thing ruled out so far really is alcohol (both drivers passed the breathalyser).

The article hasn’t put any one at fault, merely ruled out alcohol.

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > Svend 01/17/2019 at 18:16

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I wonder if “everyone” includes Liz. She’s immune to some laws, e.g. she only pays tax voluntarily. A nd in her persona as the Crown, technically all roads are just part of her driveway...

Svend > For Sweden 01/17/2019 at 18:17

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Drivers as road traffic accidents are routinely breathalysed and if the Duke was found to be intoxicated, yes he would be arrested. To even suggest otherwise is lu nacy. 

For Sweden > Svend 01/17/2019 at 18:18

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Is there a precedent for a prince/princess consort being arrested?

Legal and actually will happen would likely diverge in such a case.

Chariotoflove > Svend 01/17/2019 at 18:19

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Yeah, I saw that. Good policy, really.

Svend > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 01/17/2019 at 18:22

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Her Majesty would also be breathalysed had Her majesty of been driving and not immune to the vast majority of laws in the U.K.. If Her Majesty were to be found at fault either under alcohol intoxication or otherwise she would be charged.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 18:26

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Definitely a newer Rangie , you can see the name on the hood.

ttyymmnn > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/17/2019 at 18:30

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You’ve got 15 minutes to change your mind.

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > Svend 01/17/2019 at 18:33

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Breathalysed yes . Was more being idly curious about whether she techn ically needs a drivers license, just like she doesn’t need a passport.

Actually, I just looked it up: she doesn’t, according to Wikipedia . She doesn’t need a number plate on her car, either.

Svend > For Sweden 01/17/2019 at 18:40

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The royal family aren’t above the law, the only difference is that Her Majesty can’t be tried in court as they are her courts, Her Majesty would have to be de-throned first and then tried in court .

Princess Anne has been c aught speeding on at least four occasions, one was a verbal (when she was 19) warning which any police officer can give at their own discretion if the speed wasn’t too excessive and road conditions were good, in 1990 Princess Anne was fined and banned for one month for admitting two speeding offences, her most recent as far as I’m aware was 2001 where she was fined. 

Svend > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 01/17/2019 at 18:48

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The driving licence and passports are issued in her name so no she doesn’t need them. Her Majesty can’t be tried in court like everyone else can, they would have to de-throne her first, then be tried in court.

It would have to be serious to de-throne a monarch though.

I would understand tha t if she was found to be drink driving or speeding she would give up driving or the Met police insist they drive.

interstate366, now In The Industry > ttyymmnn 01/17/2019 at 18:51

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But the comment itself will still be there, no matter what it becomes.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Svend 01/17/2019 at 18:53

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Man he's as old as Betty White

ttyymmnn > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/17/2019 at 18:57

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Which is why you change the text to “redacted” or “withdrawn” or “oops” or whatever.

Svend > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 01/17/2019 at 18:58

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9 8 in five months time. I don’t know who Betty White is. 

wafflesnfalafel > Svend 01/17/2019 at 19:14

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takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’

ranwhenparked > Svend 01/17/2019 at 19:19

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How the hell was he uninjured? Most 97 year olds can get hurt by a stiff breeze. 

Svend > wafflesnfalafel 01/17/2019 at 19:22

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I’d like to think he was singing Chumbawa mba’s, Tubthumping as walked to the next car.

Svend > ranwhenparked 01/17/2019 at 19:26

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Resilient Greek man.   

ranwhenparked > Svend 01/17/2019 at 19:47

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I have to hand it to those Pacific islanders, their religion isn’t without some logical foundation. 

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Svend 01/17/2019 at 22:19

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what a boss

Svend > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 01/17/2019 at 22:23

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He was assisted (and shouting about his legs apparently) but still, at 97 and after being T-boned, rolled on it’s side, spun and then rolled onto it’s other side in a (confirmed) Land Rover, Freelander.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 01/17/2019 at 22:49

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9 letters, not 10. 

Svend > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 01/17/2019 at 22:52

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Definitely a Land Rover, Freelander. A 2013 Freelander. 

((also, the Duke has Freelanders and had them for a while now))

Freelander

Range Rover

also

Svend > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 22:54

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Definitely a Freelander. His 2013 Freelander to be precise.

facw > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 23:05

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Seems to have served him pretty well here.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Svend 01/18/2019 at 05:01

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he needs to let the chauffeur drive in future.

yes he has every right to drive, but he’s 97. time to hang up the keys when on public roads. private property? let him go for it

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Svend 01/18/2019 at 08:17

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My bad, I forgot that the Freelander existed in other markets that recently (since it was the LR2 in the states). Surprising that royalty would be driving something so old but not yet classic. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > facw 01/18/2019 at 08:50

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Yes, it did. I was just being obnoxious. 

Svend > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 01/18/2019 at 15:10

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A classic has to get old to be a classic.

The state cars are just that, state cars. The royal family have cars just like anyone else.

The Duke has an old Metrocab taxi he uses to quietly get around London, Her Majesty has/had a quite old Land Rover Defender 110.