7 celebrities who once broke royal protocol
Recently, French First Lady Brigitte Macron violated royal protocol. The incident occurred near the memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, when the Frenchwoman tried to take Queen Camilla of Great Britain's hand.
Despite the fact that the official website of the family of monarchs states, "There are no binding rules of conduct when meeting the Queen or a member of the royal family," there is an unwritten concept of minimizing physical interaction with a handshake, and only if offered by a representative of Buckingham Palace. However, Brigitte Macron is not the only one who has found herself in unpleasant situations due to non-compliance with generally accepted concepts of behavior with monarchs. The Daily Mail made a selection of famous people who violated royal protocol.
Donald Trump
During the former US president's meeting with Queen Elizabeth II in 2018, Donald Trump walked in front of the monarch while inspecting the Windsor Castle Guard of Honor.
Donald Trump during a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II
Michelle Obama
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama violated royal protocol by hugging Elizabeth II in 2009 during an official reception at Buckingham Palace. However, the monarch welcomed this behavior.
Michelle Obama with Queen Elizabeth II
Frankie Dettori
Italian jockey Frankie Dettori broke royal protocol twice during the celebration of Royal Ascot 2023. First, the Gold Cup winner kissed Queen Camilla on the cheek and then stood in front of her for a photo.
Frankie Dettori with Queen Camilla
Tom Cruise
In 2022, when the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick, the actor held out his hand to Kate Middleton to help her up the steps.
Tom Cruise helped Kate Middleton
Paul Keating
Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating broke royal protocol in 1992 by hugging Queen Elizabeth II behind her back.
John Howard
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard made a similar mistake when dealing with monarchs. During an official parliamentary reception in 2000, he extended his hand to Queen Elizabeth II.
John Howard with Queen Elizabeth II
Janine Kirk
Janine Kirk, the executive director of Prince Charles' charitable projects, put her hand on the monarch's back during a tour of Australia, breaking royal protocol.
Janine Kirk and Prince Charles
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