For members of the British royal family, safety is a priority at all times. You will hardly ever see them walking around without at least one bodyguard in tow. When traveling, two heirs are not allowed to fly on the same plane. This is to make sure the monarchy continues in case there’s a crash. With all the safety precautions that are taken, you may be wondering why the royal family doesn’t wear seat belts. There are several reasons for this unusual behavior. For ceremonial duties — when they go short distances at a slow pace and the road are blocked off — they don’t wear seat belts because there are no other vehicles and very little risk of a traffic accident. Another reason for no seat belts is the ability to get the royals out in case of a threat. Despite all the security measures in place, it’s impossible to completely rule out something unexpected happening. Bodyguards don’t want to have to fumble with seat belts to get the royals out in the event of a threat. Finally, they don’t want to ruin their outfits. With men, a seat belt can crease shirts, while women don’t want their gowns crumpled for a big event or pictures snapped by the press. Although there are many times when the royal family doesn’t wear seat belts, they do more often than not. If they’re on a highway, driving around quickly, or driving themselves in an everyday capacity, they most certainly buckle up. You might be wondering if the royals can be fined for not wearing seat belts. Technically, yes, but this likely would never happen. The king can do whatever he likes because he’s above the law and can’t be prosecuted, but no other royal is exempt.
