Palace breaks silence on Biden’s ‘protocol breach’ with King Charles
By Samantha Ibrahim
July 11, 2023 12:31pm
It was a meeting of two brotherly countries when the United States and England’s leaders came together on July 10.
King Charles and President Joe Biden had a conversation at Windsor Castle on Monday and many fans were wondering if the 80-year-old politician breached royal protocol.
When Biden’s vehicle first approached the residence, Charles, 74, came out to welcome him with a handshake.
As they both walked together up some steps, Biden gently placed his hand on Charles.
Sometime later, when the men went to ceremoniously inspect the Guard of Honor, Biden was several paces in front of the sovereign.
A Buckingham Palace source relayed to People that Charles was “entirely comfortable” with Biden’s decorum.
“What a wonderful symbol of warmth and affection it was between both the individuals and their nations,” the insider continued, adding that it was fine for the Commander-in-Chief to stroll in front of Charles.
The source then told CNN: “Contrary to some reports that is, in fact, the correct protocol.”
The president’s meeting with Charles is the first official visit of the monarch’s reign.
Before chatting with the former Prince of Wales, Biden had stopped by the garden of 10 Downing Street to have tea with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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