Former British Ambassador Sherard Cowper-Coles told The Sunday Times: “As instructed, the crown prince climbed into the front seat of the front Land Rover, with his interpreter in the seat

behind. “To his surprise, the Queen climbed into the driving seat, turned the ignition and drove off. “Women are not – yet – allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, and Abdullah was not used to

being driven by a woman, let alone a queen.” Along with no driving licence, the Queen is also exempt from passports.