 and US president Joe Biden (L) in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Berkshire (Picture: PA) Did Joe Biden become the latest US president to breach royal protocol when meeting King Charles at Windsor Castle today? World leaders and celebrities have long been stumped by rules to observe in front of members of the Royal Family. Though the royal website does not share much about these traditions, there was much speculation the leader broke them when placing his hand on the back of His Majesty. He was also spotted walking at least two steps in front of Charles – a big faux-pas. Biden was spotted walking a few steps ahead of the monarch (Picture: The Royal Family/UPI/Shutterstock) To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In the past, the politician, his predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, and Roger Federer have all slipped up, but as visible earlier today, nothing can phase the monarch. He was all smiles as he welcomed Biden for for tea and talks, in his private sitting room, which lasted about 20 minutes. A fleet of helicopters carried the president, his entourage, security and travelling White House press corps landed around 10 minutes before formalities began. They were seen embracing like old friends (Picture: The Royal Family/UPI/Shutterstock) The two men inspect a guard of honour, formed by members of the Welsh Guards, during a ceremonial welcome (Picture: British Ministry of Defence/UPI/Shutterstock) Charles stepped from a dais to meet Biden as the door of a large chauffeur driven vehicle, which had swept onto the castle's quadrangle, was opened. The King warmly greeted him, shaking hands as a guard of honour stood nearby. As the two men exchanged a few words while still shaking hands, it was then seen that Biden touched the King's right arm with his other hand, but the gesture was reciprocated. The visit to Windsor was part of a busy day for the president, who made a l){kind=link}
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Did Joe Biden become the latest US president to breach royal protocol when meeting King Charles at Windsor Castle today?
World leaders and celebrities have long been stumped by rules to observe in front of members of the Royal Family.
Though the royal website does not share much about these traditions, there was much speculation the leader broke them when placing his hand on the back of His Majesty.
He was also spotted walking at least two steps in front of Charles – a big faux-pas.