Biden accused of breaching royal protocol during today’s meeting with King
Did Joe Biden become the latest US president to breach royal protocol when meeting King Charles at Windsor Castle today?
World leaders and celebrities have long been stumped by rules to observe in front of members of the Royal Family.
Though the royal website does not share much about these traditions, there was much speculation the leader broke them when placing his hand on the back of His Majesty.
He was also spotted walking at least two steps in front of Charles – a big faux-pas.
In the past, the politician, his predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, and Roger Federer have all slipped up, but as visible earlier today, nothing can phase the monarch.
He was all smiles as he welcomed Biden for for tea and talks, in his private sitting room, which lasted about 20 minutes.
A fleet of helicopters carried the president, his entourage, security and travelling White House press corps landed around 10 minutes before formalities began.
Charles stepped from a dais to meet Biden as the door of a large chauffeur driven vehicle, which had swept onto the castle’s quadrangle, was opened.
The King warmly greeted him, shaking hands as a guard of honour stood nearby.
As the two men exchanged a few words while still shaking hands, it was then seen that Biden touched the King’s right arm with his other hand, but the gesture was reciprocated.
The visit to Windsor was part of a busy day for the president, who made a layover in London on the way to the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
A spokesperson for the King said about the event: ‘An extremely cordial and successful meeting that touched on a wide variety of issues of mutual interest and concern.
‘You will have seen for yourselves the personal warmth between His Majesty and the president.’
Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.
For more stories like this, check our news page.