Ouch ... when Donald Trump makes a big mistake with Queen Elizabeth II
Visiting London for three days of official travel, the President of the United States, Donald Trump meets Queen Elizabeth II. Without avoiding a few hiccups ...
On Monday, May 3, President Donald Trump arrived with his wife in London for an official three-day trip. In the evening, Queen Elizabeth II had organized a banquet in her honor at Buckingham Palace. To thank her, the American head of state then paid tribute to her, expressing his respect. “From World War II to the present day, Her Majesty has been a constant symbol of these invaluable traditions. She embodied the spirit of dignity, duty and patriotism that beats with pride in all hearts of the British. On behalf of all Americans, I toast the eternal friendship of our peoples, the vitality of our nations and the long cherished and truly remarkable reign of Her Majesty. "
So far, no wrong notes. Right words and greeted by the whole assembly. But with Donald Trump you can never be sure of anything! As the Queen rose to her own toast, a glass of English sparkling wine in hand, the US President put his hand on the monarch's shoulder! A departure from protocol because we never touch His Majesty in such a formal setting.
The queen made the choice not to react. She carried on her role as hostess to perfection, as has been her habit for over 66 years of reign. For his part, Donald Trump seeing the controversy pointed the tip of his nose, this time confided that he and his wife "were honored to be the Queen's guests for this historic state visit", welcoming in passing “Her Majesty's nearly seven-decade friendship with the United States”. A broad smile, a toast… The banquet could finally begin.
