Joe Biden: Biden put his hand on King Charles I's back and controversy started, accused of breaking royal protocol

Posted on 11th Jul 2023 by rohit kumar

US President Joe Biden is currently on a tour of Europe. During this, he also met King Charles III at Windsor Castle. King Charles III also warmly welcomed the US President. During this, something happened which is being discussed now. People are calling it a violation of royal protocol. At the same time, Buckingham Palace has described this meeting of both as a wonderful symbol of affection.

 

Biden broke royal protocol?

Indeed, this is what happened when the US President arrived at Windsor Castle in his official vehicle, known as "The Beast", with an escort of security. Here King Charles III welcomed him with folded hands. After this, the national anthems of both countries were played. Along with the King, the US President also inspected the Welsh Guards. But controversy arose when Joe Biden casually put his hand on King Charles' back. Now he is being accused of this. It is being said that by doing so he has broken royal protocol.

 

Buckingham Palace told the meeting of the two a wonderful symbol of affection

At the same time, a source in Buckingham Palace has described it as a symbol of the past warmth and affection of both individuals and countries. Palace sources said King Charles was completely comfortable with Joe Biden touching the monarch's back. What a wonderful symbol of warmth and affection it was between the two individuals and their nations, the source said. He also said that it was as per protocol.

 

Let us inform you that this was the first formal meeting of Charles III with US President Joe Biden after becoming King. During this, both people discussed the fight against climate change. Along with this, the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum was also discussed to deal with it.

 

Biden met Sunak

Earlier, US President Joe Biden also met British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. During this, various issues including the Indo-Pacific region were discussed between the two leaders. Biden arrived in Britain ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Lithuania. Issues such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the West's support for Ukraine will be at the center of talks at the NATO summit.

 

Biden will also go to Finland

From the UK, the US President will travel to Lithuania for the NATO summit and Finland for the US-Nordic Leaders Summit, according to a White House statement.

 

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