Monarchy: EU Law
(asked on 21st July 2016) - View Source
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the heir to the throne is subject to EU law.
This question was answered on 3rd August 2016
In general, under UK law the Heir Apparent occupies the same legal status as a private citizen. The European Court of Justice has held that EU law must be interpreted in the light of the relevant rules of international law. As such, when abroad, the Heir Apparent may enjoy a specific status accorded to Heads of State and to the members of their family and household.