Duke of Norfolk slapped with six-month driving ban
msn.comThe Duke of Norfolk has been handed a six-month driving ban despite arguing that he has a key role in planning King Charles' coronation.
Edward Fitzalan-Howard, who also helped arrange Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, was prosecuted after he was spotted using his mobile phone when driving through a red light in Battersea, south London, in Apri and on Monday (25.
09. 22), he pleaded guilty to the offence at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court. The 65-year-old duke - who is England's most senior peer - was disqualified from driving for half a year because of his nine previous speeding convictions and handed six more points, resulting in a ban.
His lawyers argued to stop him getting behind the wheel would cause "exceptional hardship" because of his role as Earl Marshall in the king's upcoming coronation, the date of which has yet to be publicly confirmed.
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