Queen Elizabeth II Required To Do This When Traveling Even Without Passport

Queen Elizabeth II is still required to do one thing when traveling even though she’s the monarch.

It has previously been reported that Her Majesty doesn’t need a passport when traveling by plane because as the head of the monarchy, she is the one that issues the passport to Britons. However, Her Majesty is still required to complete an identity check before boarding the plane.

Harriet Mallinson, a journalist for Express, reported that the Queen still has to give her full name, age, address, place of birth, and nationality to the immigration officials to confirm her identity. The information is used to check against terrorist and criminal watch lists.

In related news, the other members of the royal family all need a passport when traveling. Prince Charles, who is currently first in line to the throne, still needs the document when traveling by plane. However, when he succeeds the throne, he will no longer be needing a passport.

Prince William will also not need a passport sometime in the distant future when he takes over the throne from his dad. But his wife, Kate Middleton, and three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis would still need the document when traveling.

But when it comes to visas, the members of the royal family are allowed to cut corners when applying for one. In Australia, for instance, royals may be granted a Special Purpose Visa. According to the country’s Department of Home Affairs, the visa allows people who are of status or who are declared by the Minister to hold a Special Purpose Visa to lawfully enter and remain in Australia.

This type of visa cannot be applied for because it is granted only upon arrival in Australia. The document is typically given to Her Majesty, the immediate members of the royal family, their personal staff and media representative, and the other people that are accompanying them on their trip.