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14 Times Queen Elizabeth Got Behind the Wheel

  • <p>The British royals—they're just like us. While the Queen certainly has plenty of staff to drive her wherever she pleases, Elizabeth II has been known to get behind the wheel herself. Whether she's attending a horse show or driving a World War II ambulance, the Queen certainly enjoys spending time in the driver's seat. Like any mother, she's even chauffeured her children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as well as her husband, Prince Philip. The monarch has also created her own driving uniform of sorts, as she's rarely spotted in her Land Rover without a printed silk headscarf or colorful hat, paired with the occasional large sunglasses. Need to see it for yourself? Keep scrolling to take a look at the numerous times Queen Elizabeth was photographed driving. </p>
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    14 Times Queen Elizabeth Got Behind the Wheel

    The British royals—they're just like us. While the Queen certainly has plenty of staff to drive her wherever she pleases, Elizabeth II has been known to get behind the wheel herself. Whether she's attending a horse show or driving a World War II ambulance, the Queen certainly enjoys spending time in the driver's seat. Like any mother, she's even chauffeured her children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as well as her husband, Prince Philip. The monarch has also created her own driving uniform of sorts, as she's rarely spotted in her Land Rover without a printed silk headscarf or colorful hat, paired with the occasional large sunglasses. Need to see it for yourself? Keep scrolling to take a look at the numerous times Queen Elizabeth was photographed driving.

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  • <p>At the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show, the Queen arrived wearing a floral headscarf, driving her signature Range Rover. </p>
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    May 10, 2019

    At the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show, the Queen arrived wearing a floral headscarf, driving her signature Range Rover.

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  • <p>Once again attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show, the Queen entered the event while driving her Range Rover. Fittingly, she chose a headscarf with a horse print. </p>
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    May 13, 2017

    Once again attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show, the Queen entered the event while driving her Range Rover. Fittingly, she chose a headscarf with a horse print.

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  • <p>In 2014, the Queen rolled up to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the driver's seat. <br></p>
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    May 17, 2014

    In 2014, the Queen rolled up to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the driver's seat.

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  • <p>Wearing a turquoise hat with a purple flower, the Queen left the Queen's Cup polo tournament, driving her Jaguar out of the event. </p>
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    June 13, 2010

    Wearing a turquoise hat with a purple flower, the Queen left the Queen's Cup polo tournament, driving her Jaguar out of the event.

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  • <p>Almost hidden behind the steering wheel, Queen Elizabeth drove her Jaguar to the Credit Suisse Royal Windsor Cup Final at Guards Polo Club. </p>
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    June 24, 2007

    Almost hidden behind the steering wheel, Queen Elizabeth drove her Jaguar to the Credit Suisse Royal Windsor Cup Final at Guards Polo Club.

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  • <p>A headscarf and Range Rover are Queen Elizabeth's Royal Windsor Horse Show essentials. The monarch drove to the 2005 show wearing maroon tones. </p>
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    May 14, 2005

    A headscarf and Range Rover are Queen Elizabeth's Royal Windsor Horse Show essentials. The monarch drove to the 2005 show wearing maroon tones.

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  • <p>Wearing a Kelly green hat, the Queen sat behind the wheel, headed to a polo match at the Guards Polo Club. </p>
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    July 28, 2002

    Wearing a Kelly green hat, the Queen sat behind the wheel, headed to a polo match at the Guards Polo Club.

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  • <p>Looking excited, the Queen drove her Range Rover after watching Prince Philip perform well at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. <br></p>
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    May 17, 2002

    Looking excited, the Queen drove her Range Rover after watching Prince Philip perform well at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

    Tim Graham - Getty Images
  • <p>Sporting a signature headscarf, the Queen was captured driving herself around Windsor.</p>
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    May 10, 1996

    Sporting a signature headscarf, the Queen was captured driving herself around Windsor.

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  • <p>At the wheel of a Land Rover, the Queen sported large sunglasses.</p>
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    May 16, 1992

    At the wheel of a Land Rover, the Queen sported large sunglasses.

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  • <p>Smiling broadly, the Queen drove away from the 1982 Windsor Horse Show. </p>
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    May 16, 1982

    Smiling broadly, the Queen drove away from the 1982 Windsor Horse Show.

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  • <p>Originating her pattern of wearing a headscarf while driving, the Queen drove her Vauxhall Astra estate car in Windsor Great Park.</p>
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    July 1, 1979

    Originating her pattern of wearing a headscarf while driving, the Queen drove her Vauxhall Astra estate car in Windsor Great Park.

    Tim Graham - Getty Images
  • <p>In one of her first driving photos, the Queen chauffeured her two young children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as onlookers gathered around them. </p>
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    1957

    In one of her first driving photos, the Queen chauffeured her two young children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as onlookers gathered around them.

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  • <p>As a young woman, Queen Elizabeth drove an ambulance during her World War II tenure with the A.T.S. (Auxiliary Territorial Service).</p>
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    April 10, 1945

    As a young woman, Queen Elizabeth drove an ambulance during her World War II tenure with the A.T.S. (Auxiliary Territorial Service).

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<p>The British royals—they're just like us. While the Queen certainly has plenty of staff to drive her wherever she pleases, Elizabeth II has been known to get behind the wheel herself. Whether she's attending a horse show or driving a World War II ambulance, the Queen certainly enjoys spending time in the driver's seat. Like any mother, she's even chauffeured her children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as well as her husband, Prince Philip. The monarch has also created her own driving uniform of sorts, as she's rarely spotted in her Land Rover without a printed silk headscarf or colorful hat, paired with the occasional large sunglasses. Need to see it for yourself? Keep scrolling to take a look at the numerous times Queen Elizabeth was photographed driving. </p>
<p>At the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show, the Queen arrived wearing a floral headscarf, driving her signature Range Rover. </p>
<p>Once again attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show, the Queen entered the event while driving her Range Rover. Fittingly, she chose a headscarf with a horse print. </p>
<p>In 2014, the Queen rolled up to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the driver's seat. <br></p>
<p>Wearing a turquoise hat with a purple flower, the Queen left the Queen's Cup polo tournament, driving her Jaguar out of the event. </p>
<p>Almost hidden behind the steering wheel, Queen Elizabeth drove her Jaguar to the Credit Suisse Royal Windsor Cup Final at Guards Polo Club. </p>
<p>A headscarf and Range Rover are Queen Elizabeth's Royal Windsor Horse Show essentials. The monarch drove to the 2005 show wearing maroon tones. </p>
<p>Wearing a Kelly green hat, the Queen sat behind the wheel, headed to a polo match at the Guards Polo Club. </p>
<p>Looking excited, the Queen drove her Range Rover after watching Prince Philip perform well at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. <br></p>
<p>Sporting a signature headscarf, the Queen was captured driving herself around Windsor.</p>
<p>At the wheel of a Land Rover, the Queen sported large sunglasses.</p>
<p>Smiling broadly, the Queen drove away from the 1982 Windsor Horse Show. </p>
<p>Originating her pattern of wearing a headscarf while driving, the Queen drove her Vauxhall Astra estate car in Windsor Great Park.</p>
<p>In one of her first driving photos, the Queen chauffeured her two young children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as onlookers gathered around them. </p>
<p>As a young woman, Queen Elizabeth drove an ambulance during her World War II tenure with the A.T.S. (Auxiliary Territorial Service).</p>
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