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Queen Shakes Hands with US President at Windsor Castle
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were greeted by the Queen at Windsor Castle.
The Queen led the President in front of troops and they shook hands before greeting Melania.
However, the President and the First Lady did not bow or curtsy upon first greeting the Queen, instead opting for a handshake.
During their meeting, President Trump appeared to walk ahead, leaving the Queen to step behind him.
After being blocked out behind the President, the Queen then went back to the right-hand side of Mr. Trump.
Before the Queen caught up with him, Mr. Trump looked side to side to see where she was.
The President then waited for the Queen before the pair continued on their journey.
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It is considered rude to turn your back on Her Majesty when meeting the Queen.
However, it is unclear whether Mr. Trump was told to walk ahead before the Queen caught up with him during his visit.
Royal Correspondent, Richard Fitzwilliams, told Express UK it was inappropriate behavior.
Afternoon tea was served to the President and Melania by the Queen.
Former Royal Butler, Grant Harold, was asked on Sky News how the Queen will end the conversation with Mr. Trump after their meeting.
He said, “The conversation will run down and the Queen is a master at this.
We have seen how good she is, even, an example, an investiture, when people go to receive that.
The way that is done obviously so you don’t overrun.
The way she offers her hand, and you take the Queen’s hand and she gives you a very gently push.
That’s how you know your time is up.
That is not going to happen here but the Queen very good at running the conversation down and making sure that he is escorted off the property.”
Mr. Trump headed to the UK on Thursday where he spent an evening at a black-tie dinner hosted by Prime Minister Theresa May.
After meeting the Prime Minister again on Friday, the US President then joined the Queen around 5 pm.
Huge protests lined the streets of London on Friday as tens of thousands of people raged against the US President’s visit.
During his press conference with Mrs. May on Friday, the US President praised his relationship with Britain.
He said, “I give our relationship, in terms of grade, the highest level of special.
We start off with special.
I would give our relationship with the UK, and now, especially after these two days with your Prime Minister, I would say the highest level of special.
Now am I allowed to go higher than that?
I am not sure, but, it is the highest level of special.
They are very special people, it is a very special country.