Here is a list of privileges the British monarch enjoys.
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London: Imagine traveling abroad without holding a passport!
To the UK's new king, it is now a reality as he is exempt from holding this vital document.
Also, King Charles will celebrate his birthday twice a year—one his private birthday, the other "official birthday" in a warmer month, according to AFP.
As for passport, being the state head who issues the document to the commoners, the king does not need to hold one, unlike other members of the royal family.
The king will be the only person in Britain who can drive without a licence, AFP reported.
Celebrating birthday twice a year might sound quirky. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her actual birthday on April 21 in private. The official one was held in June during the summer with outdoor parades.
King Charles will celebrate his private birthday on November 14, and the official one will be in a warmer month with parade involving 1,400 soliders, 200 horses and 400 musicians, dating back to the tradition 250 years ago.
Despite all other privileges, the British monarch cannot vote or contest in elections, while remaining neutral in political affairs as the head of the state.
Monarch will formally open the parliamentary session, approve legislations and weekly meet with prime minister.
Another age-old tradition makes mute swans in open waters across England and Wales the property of the monarch.
The swans are counted as per a tradition that has become now a conservation measure.
A poet laureate is appointed in every ten years, to compose poems for the monarch.
Royal warrant is a great honour that is issued to those who regularly supply the monarch with goods and services.
Getting a royal warrant will boost sales and the few that holds the titles includes Burberry, Cadbury, Jaguar Cars, Land Rover, Samsung and Waitrose supermarkets.
