Blighty has been thoroughly useless at enforcing covid regulations, relying on the honour-system and failing to notice some people don't give a monkey's,
It is unsurprising that the elite have worked out it is far easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Brains seldom seems to come with cash and celebrity, so most don't bother with discretion and are then shocked when someone notices.
If Mr Ramsey can waft around ignoring rules, why not land your helicopter.
The fine is going to be less than the trip anyway.
Money well spent.