Duke of Edinburgh’s Road Accident

[SirGawain]

AIBU to ask why on earth is the Duke of Edinburgh driving at the age of 97.

today's driving is not on public roads though is it? I hope not!

I think it was, the picture I saw had a sign directing people to the Sandringham visitor centre. Maybe he just fancied an afternoon out with the peasants?

Wearing a seat belt is a UK law.

Just gobsmacked anyone would have a new car delivered 24hrs after a substantial accident.

It is believed to be his car from Balmoral brought down not a new car.

It isn't the newness of the car that's shocking it is the fact he wrote one off and had another delivered so he could drive asap.

Bluelady I think our concerns are that he doesn’t take some poor unfortunate with him.

Philip is back behind the wheel today. It’s not hard to guess how the conversation between him and anyone who dared to suggest he quit driving :

“Your royal highness, are you sure you want to get back behind the wheel so soon, do you really think this is wise? Would you like us to arrange a driver for you?”

“Fuck off you bloody idiot.”......

Clearly not. His wearing a seatbelt has no effect on anyone else.

It isn't the newness of the car that's shocking it is the fact he wrote one off and had another delivered so he could drive asap.

As do many people if they have a car accident.

It is against the law not to wear a seatbelt.

But hey ho, it is the Duke he can do what the fuck he likes.

24hrs after an accident? How long does it take us plebs to get insurance sorted after a major car accident with a police enquiry? Bit longer than 24hrs I should imagine.

I had an accident and a courtesy car was delivered the next day. But clearly he's going to get it in the neck whatever he does.

The arrogance of the man is shocking. There was a baby in the other car. He has no shame.

We put up with way too much from these awful people.

Come the revolution.....

It isn't the newness of the car that's shocking it is the fact he wrote one off and had another delivered so he could drive asap.

To be fair, many people do.
Many people can get a courtesy car same day or day after, esp if part of their existing insurance.
Some with lease contracts can get a replacement within 24 hours too.

Just a couple of months ago my BIL had an issue with his car on drive here - not his fault I hasten to add. The car company his lease was with - also Land Rover as it happens - had a new courtesy car delivered to our house the next morning. So, about 12 hours after his 'accident' and not even at his home.

Everyone should wear a seatbelt when in a moving car. This applies to HM and her husband too. No one is above the law or immortal.

Really. We have no idea how fast the other car was going. Hat's off to him for getting back in the saddle. There's a massive assumption on this thread that it was all his fault. We don't know that. I have been blinded by the sun before now.

I presume these people who get courtesy cars need them for everyday living ie getting to work, shipping children about, shopping etc.
What 97 year old ROYAL needs a car to drive asap? They employ staff to drive them.

I think the point is not the replacement vehicle but driving alone, without a seatbelt, already. He’s not trying to make a point, is he?

What I find so distasteful about all this is that the other party (two women and a young baby) have not had the type of media concern that the D of E has received. I know we don't know the full details but speculation appears to be that he pulled out in front of the other car. I suppose filling out the insurance forms will be interesting. I also see the D of E received a replacement Landrover the following day. Will the other party also be gifted a replacement Kia?

So a new car has been delivered. Has this been paid for with my taxes? Genuine question - I don't know much about royal finances and there are some very well informed posters here.

TIA.

All the LOLZ at being sad at him losing his independence if he can no longer drive. He's got an army of lackeys to drive him around.

I agree with compulsory re-testing after a certain age, say 75 or so; but that must go hand in hand with massive reinvestment in rural public transport so that elderly people in the countryside aren't prisoners in their own homes.

It isn't a new car. It was moved from Balmoral.

Don't know AndHow - pp's have suggested it isn't a new replacement but a 'spare' vehicle from another of their piles.

Are you a member of the Royal Family Bluelady? I thought Kathy Burke's comments were a bit strong the other day but now I 100% agree with her.

No f course I'm not. But I get really cross with all the republican nonsense spouted here.

@Bluelady but it's against the law? A bad example? Of course if this was a professional footballer you wouldn't be saying that? Why does the law not apply to him?