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Prince Philip ‘could be sent on driver awareness course’ as cops investigate Sandringham smash

The Duke of Edinburgh, 97, could be made to go on a drivers' awareness course as cops investigate his collision near Sandringham with a Ford Kia

PRINCE Philip could be sent on a drivers’ awareness course after he was involved in a crash near Sandringham, it was reported tonight.

The Duke of Edinburgh, 97, appears to be determined to carry on driving despite the accident on the A149 on Thursday which left his Land Rover Freelander on its side.

 Prince Philip seen driving in May last year
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Prince Philip seen driving in May last yearCredit: PA:Press Association/PA Images

Philip was spotted out driving a new car without his seatbelt on just 48 hours after the collision which left two women hospitalised.

Norfolk Police are carrying out an investigation which the Duke is complying with, according to the

The two women, aged 45 and 28, will also be contacted by the police to ask for their memories of what happened when the Kia they were travelling in collided with the Prince’s vehicle.

Police are said to be carrying out the interviews in the next few days before deciding if anyone will be charged.

Philip has already passed both a breath and eye test.

The Duke was pictured driving around the roads near Sandringham wearing dark sunglasses but not his seatbelt.

A spokesman for Norfolk Police said: “We are aware of the photograph.

“Suitable words of advice have been given to the driver and this is in line with our standard response when being made aware of or receiving such images showing this type of offence.”

Driving without a seatbelt carries a maximum fine of £500.

If Philip is found to be a fault for causing the accident he could face the possibility of being charged with driving without due care and attention, which carries a maximum fine of £5,000 and nine points on his licence.

It would seem unlikely a prosecution would be taken to court.

A police source told the Telegraph that it would be more likely the Duke would be offered a drivers’ awareness course to improve his driving skills.

A spokesman for Norfolk Police said: “As is standard procedure with injury collisions, the incident will be investigated and any appropriate action taken.”

Buckingham Palace declined to comment.

Despite his recent accident, the irrepressible prince was taking his new motor for a spin
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Despite his recent accident, the irrepressible prince was taking his new motor for a spinCredit: GEOFF ROBINSON.
A map showing where the Duke was spotted driving and where he crashed on Thursday
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A map showing where the Duke was spotted driving and where he crashed on Thursday
The new car arrived at the estate this afternoon
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The new car arrived at the estate yesterday afternoonCredit: GEOFF ROBINSON.
Prince Philip in car crash near Queen’s Sandringham estate
The car flipped onto its side in the crash
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The car flipped on to its side in the crashCredit: The Mega Agency
 The Queen was also spotted behind the wheel today, but wore her seat belt
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The Queen was also spotted behind the wheel today, but wore her seat beltCredit: GEOFF ROBINSON.
Prince Philip
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An eyewitness told The Sun how the royal said 'I’m such a fool' after her husband pulled him from his wrecked car
Prince Philip
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Prince Philip groaned 'I’m such a fool' after being pulled from the wreckage of his Land Rover in SandringhamCredit: Getty - Contributor
Prince Philip
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Kia driver, 28, recovers in police car with unharmed nine-month-old son


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