As per recent reports, Melania Trump accompanied President Donald Trump on their state visit to the United Kingdom this week. As outlined by some sources, the First Lady ignored social conventions and shook hands with King Charles and Queen Camilla of Great Britain during said occasion.
According to Rob Shuter at #ShuterScoop, the First Lady did not curtsy to the royals as demanded by royal protocol. While the news smells like a new controversy, sources opine that it wasn’t a big deal at the Royal household.
Melania Trump extended her hand instead of curtsying, says source
During their UK visit, US First Lady Melania Trump offered a handshake instead of a display of reverence to King Charles and Queen Camilla, giving rise to speculations of a “protocol breach.” However, the palace protocol officers insisted that Mrs Trump did not do anything wrong. An insider reported to #ShuterScoop, “There are no mandatory rules.” “A handshake is perfectly fine,” they added.
The Trumps have never been ones to adhere to tradition. In 2018, the US President made headlines for exchanging a handshake with Queen Elizabeth II. Later, he also created significant buzz by placing his hand on the late Queen’s back during a gala dinner. The gesture invited a lot of scrutiny at the time.
Critics were also quick to point out that Trump had set tongues wagging at home for a similar incident. In the past week, he broke American tradition by saluting during the national anthem despite not being a veteran himself. The incident fueled several heated online discussions.
Meanwhile, for Melania Trump, her routine continues with a planned public engagement with scouts alongside the Princess of Wales, at Frogmore Gardens. One source noted to #ShuterScoop that “She may not know how to curtsy but she knows how to make her mark.”
