Prince Philip, the 97-year-old Duke of Edinburgh, has voluntarily given up his driving license, one month after he was involved in a crash in Norfolk, England.
Feb. 9 (UPI) — Prince Philip, the 97-year-old duke of Edinburgh, has voluntarily given up his driving license, one month after he was involved in a crash in Norfolk, England, Buckingham Palace announced Saturday.
„After careful consideration the duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence,“ Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Norfolk Police confirmed Prince Philip surrendered his licence to officers and it would be returned to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the BBC reported .
On Jan. 17, he was involved in a collision on a crossroads near the Queen’s Norfolk estate.
