Queen Elizabeth II’s driver’s license from her time in the British army is up for auction. The document, along with photos and other past possessions of several members of the royal family, will be auctioned next week at the Reeman Dansie auction house in Colchester, the BBC reported Thursday.
The then crown princess had completed her military service during the Second World War. “The license is totally unique because I don’t think she’s ever had one, she didn’t need one because her cars didn’t need number plates either,” auction house manager James Grinter told the BBC.
So far, up to £2,000 (about £2,300) is officially expected for the bill – and Grinter admits that interest will likely “go through the roof”. The War Office license number B1232 for “HRH (short for title Her Royal Highness, n.d.) Princess Elizabeth” is dated March 1, 1945 and is signed “Elizabeth” by the future Queen.
A former army driving instructor had arranged for the private collection to be sold only after the monarch’s death. Queen Elizabeth II died in September at the age of 96.
Source: Krone
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