US President Donald Trump has broken traditional royal protocol during a formal meeting with King Charles III of the United Kingdom.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing the Daily Mail, reports that the US President deviated from unwritten rules of royal etiquette by touching the monarch's shoulder while greeting him.
According to established norms, it is generally prohibited for individuals to initiate physical contact with members of the Royal Family. However, this rule was overlooked on the first day of the King's state visit to the White House. Footage of the encounter shows President Trump performing his signature firm handshake before placing his hand on the King's shoulder. Body language expert Judi James noted that such a gesture is not merely a greeting but also carries the character of a significant political signal.
This event marks the first state visit by a British monarch to the United States since 2007, underscoring the diplomatic importance of the relationship between the two nations. The visit, which includes high-level discussions on bilateral cooperation, is scheduled to continue until April 30. Historically, interactions between US Presidents and the British monarchy have often been scrutinized for protocol adherence, reflecting the intersection of American informal diplomatic style and the formal traditions of the British Crown.
