Today (Thursday) Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 96th birthday in Sandringham.

A photo has been published to mark the birthday, where the queen with two ponies appears and reflects her lifelong interest in horses.

She is Britain's longest living monarch.

Britain's 63rd monarch celebrates her 96th birthday, although her birthday is officially marked in June, when the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne is also celebrated.

While the Queen enjoys some of the privileges that come from being royal, there are some other unique and surprising benefits she enjoys being the ruling monarch.

Here are some of the special privileges that only the Queen enjoys:

The queen does not need a driver's license to drive

Sounds crazy, but the Queen of England is the only person in the UK and probably all over the world who can drive legally without a license.

She does not even need license plates.

He does not need a passport

This is because all UK passports are issued in the queen's name.

However, other members of the royal family cannot enjoy this privilege.

Celebrates two birthdays

Her official birthday is on April 21 and the second is celebrated on the second Saturday in June as her "official" royal birthday.

She has her ATM

Provided by Coutts (one of Britain's most exclusive banks), the ATM is installed in the basement of Buckingham Palace.

This is a benefit that other members of the royal family can enjoy.

It owns all the swans in the Thames River

What does this mean?

All unmarked swans in open water belong to the Queen.

However, her majesty "exercises her ownership" only "in certain areas of the Thames and its surrounding tributaries," according to the Royal Family's official website.

No draft law may be adopted to form a law without its consent

The consent of the Queen is of great importance.

It is necessary for every draft law to be turned into a current law.

Once a proposed law has been passed in both houses of Parliament, it takes the road to the Palace for approval, which is called the "Royal Consent".

Can be deducted from paying taxes

However, she does not.

She started paying her share voluntarily in 1992.

The Queen has the VETO power of any ministerial advice / opinion

The queen can exercise her power if and when a "serious constitutional crisis" occurs.

He can never be arrested

The queen can never be arrested as she enjoys sovereign immunity.

That is, it is protected for life.

It has the power to dismiss the entire Australian Government

Basically, the Prime Minister of Australia is appointed by the Governor General.

The Queen may instruct her representative to appoint a new Prime Minister at any time.

It may also appoint a new Governor-General if he does not comply.

Enter the royal dress code

From wearing tight pants to never wearing an all-black outfit (they are strictly reserved for mourning days), there are many fashion rules for the family.

She has the final say on such matters, and some of the guidelines are based on her personal preferences.

Appears without an adjective

Queen Elizabeth grew up with the surname of her family home, Windsor.

But when she inherited the throne, she left behind her former name and took the name Elizabeth Regina. 

/ Telegraphy /