The Crown actor Dominic West banned from driving

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:01 · Archive

Actor Dominic West has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding.

Dominic West, known for his role as the then Prince Charles in Netflix series The Crown, has been banned from driving for six months following a court case at Guildford Magistrates' Court. The 57-year-old was caught driving his Volvo XC90 at 36mph in a 30mph zone in Reigate, Surrey. He did not attend the proceedings and indicated a guilty plea through paperwork.

The six-month disqualification followed repeat offences on West's driving record. Magistrates ordered the actor to pay a fine and court costs totalling £326. It is not clear how many points West already had on his driving licence before this case.

West, who lives near Chippenham in Wiltshire with his wife Catherine FitzGerald, a landscape and garden designer, has described the countryside around their home as his 'happy place'. The couple moved to the area in 2014.

How it is being reported

• The Crown star Dominic West banned from driving after court caseActor Dominic West has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding and a subsequent court case.Oxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 10:31
• The Crown star Dominic West banned from driving after court caseActor Dominic West has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding and a subsequent court case.Oxford Mail · 26 Oct, 10:31

In this story: Dominic West · Catherine FitzGerald · Guildford Magistrates' Court · Reigate · Surrey · Wiltshire

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