Prince Philip Seen Driving For First Time Since Terrifying Crash And Giving Up Licence

By Aynslee Darmon. 22 Apr 2019 5:32 PM

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Prince Philip is back behind the wheel.

The royal, 97, was seen driving on his private estate following a terrifying crash earlier this year.

Back in January, the Duke of Edinburgh flipped his Land Rover after colliding with a Kia driven by a woman who had her baby in the back. The pair were unhurt but the other passenger suffered a broken wrist.

Following the accident, the palace released a statement, confirming Philip would “surrender his driving licence.”

From Buckingham Palace-
“After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence."
He has voluntarily handed in his driving licence and the investigation file has been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service.

— Jamie Samhan (@JamieSamhan) February 9, 2019

But on Monday, he was spotted in the driver’s seat. Although he gave up the right, he is still allowed to drive on his private estate.

Days after the crash, Philip was spotted behind the wheel again and this time, without a seatbelt. The Norfolk Police ensured the public that they gave the duke “suitable words of advice.”

His wife, Queen Elizabeth, 92, still drives.