The surprising perks of being the Queen
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She has two birthdays
The Queen currently celebrates two birthdays: her actual one on April 21, and her official birthday on a Saturday in June. The official birthday is only recognized when the monarch's real one isn't in the summer, as the idea was created to increase the likelihood of good weather for the Trooping the Colour parade.Getty Images![She's above the law]()
She's above the law
Machine gun rampage? No problem. The Queen can live out whatever criminal fantasies she wants, because she's actually immune from prosecution. That's because prosecutions in the U.K. are brought in the name of the Queen. Good luck holding her accountable.ThinkStock![She gets free money]()
She gets free money
Wouldn't it be awesome if the government sent you millions of dollars every year? The Queen receives 15 per cent of Crown Estate profits through a grant supplied by the British government, and she was recently given a raise. Her income will net roughly $60.5 million in 2014, representing a five per cent increase.The Canadian Press![Her train isn't allowed to hit bumps]()
Her train isn't allowed to hit bumps
The Royal Train already features extravagant luxuries like chefs and lace-trimmed pillows, but that's not all. During the Queen's designated bath time at 7:30 a.m, a strict 'no-bumpy track' rule kicks in. The crew has to find a way to make the train runs smoothly during that time. Getty Images![She doesn't need a driver's licence]()
She doesn't need a driver's licence
Who cares if she's a danger on the road? The Queen doesn't have a driver's licence, but is known to take her Range Rover out for a joyride here and there. None of her vehicles require licence plates either. Getty Images![She doesn't have a passport]()
She doesn't have a passport
Despite having visited an astounding 116 countries, Queen Elizabeth does not have a passport. Since all of them are issued in the Queen's name, it seems pointless for her to issue one to herself. "What do you mean who am I? I'm the freaking Queen!"The Canadian Press![She owns all the swans]()
She owns all the swans
The Queen is currently the owner of all 5,300 breeding pairs of mute swan in Britain. She's also entitled to any that wash up on the shore, because she is (sorry for the fancy legal term here) the prima facie owner of pretty much all the land along the coast. Getty Images![She's the holder of a massive art collection]()
She's the holder of a massive art collection
If you're an art fan, you better get in line for the throne. The Royal Collection, a vast horde of art including 150,000 paintings by the likes of Rubens and Rembrandt, is held in trust by the Queen for the nation.The Canadian Press
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