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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 British royals

U.S. presidents and first ladies have had their share of awkward moments with the British royal family over the years.

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