There’s this old legend that all swans in the UK belong to the Queen. True? Kind of. It’s not like Her late Majesty had a giant swan collection in her back garden.
Here’s the real deal: The Crown owns all unmarked mute swans (the white ones with orange beaks) on open water. This dates back to the 12th century when swans were fancy dinner party food.
But don’t panic—this doesn’t mean you need royal permission to take a selfie with one. The law today is about protection, not ownership drama.
