LONDON: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, has voluntarily given up his driving license after a crash last month, Buckingham Palace said.

According to Reuters, Philip, 97, escaped without injury on January 17 when the Land Rover he was driving flipped in a collision with a car in eastern England.

In a statement, the Royal Palace said that the Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving license after careful consideration.

Philip also received a warning from police for driving without a seat belt two days after the crash, according to the report.

Britain has no legal age to stop driving. However, drivers over 70 have to renew their licenses every three years. (Agencies)