All whales, dolphins, and sturgeons caught within three miles of the coast or washed ashore are the personal property of the reigning monarch.

Trouble-o-Meter
You must officially offer the catch to the palace before keeping it.

Status: still on the books

Why Is This a Law?

In medieval England, these sea creatures were considered creatures of superior excellence, perfectly suited for the monarch's consumption. Historically, the King owned the head of the whale while the Queen took the tail for corset materials.

A citizen earnestly dealing with the law: All whales, dolphins, and sturgeons caught within three miles of the coast or washed ashore are the personal property of the reigning monarch.