From Carter’s kiss to Trump’s step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward the royals
Since 1977, multiple U.S. presidents and first ladies have breached protocol with British royals, including Carter's kiss and Obama's touch, highlighting cultural and ceremonial misunderstandings.
- President Jimmy Carter was rumored to have kissed Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on the lips at a Buckingham Palace dinner in 1977, though he said it was only on the cheek.
- During a 2007 White House visit, President George W. Bush mistakenly stated that Queen Elizabeth II had helped celebrate America's bicentennial in 1776, causing laughter.
- At a 2018 Windsor Castle event, President Donald Trump stepped ahead of Queen Elizabeth II, breaking protocol that the monarch should lead.
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From Carter’s kiss to Trump’s step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward the royals
Maybe it was nerves from being in the presence of royalty or perhaps it was a simple mistake, but there have been quite a few gaffes by U.S. presidents and first ladies toward members of the Royal Family over the years.
The various faux pas between U.S. presidents and British royals
Maybe it was nerves from being in the presence of royalty, or perhaps it was a simple mistake, but over the years there have been quite a few gaffes between U.S. presidents, first ladies and members of the British Royal family.
Carter's Kiss To Trump's Step Ahead: Presidential Gaffes Toward UK Royals
Maybe it was nerves from being in the presence of royalty or perhaps it was a simple mistake, but there have been quite a few gaffes by US presidents and first ladies toward members of the British royal family over the years.
Moments of gaffes between US presidents and British royals
Moments of gaffes between US presidents and British royals Maybe it was nerves from being in the presence of royalty, or perhaps it was a simple mistake, but over the years there have been quite a few gaffes between US presidents, first ladies and members of the British Royal family. (AP Video: Mike Pesoli). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://n…
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