8 Celebrities Who Majorly Broke Royal Protocol
Because royal etiquette is complicated...
Because royal etiquette is complicated...
Allison Janney
We're pretty sure Oscar-nominated Allison Janney broke around three or four royal protocols upon meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the recent BAFTA Film Awards.
No doubt giddy upon winning her well-deserved Best Supporting Actress BAFTA, Allison admitted to James Corden that she had no shoes on while speaking to Kate and Wills, before calling Kate 'honey.'
"I just told her that I was in bare feet and I felt — I told her she should take her shoes off 'cause she's pregnant," the actress told James on his Late Show. "It was an awkward moment. As I did, I called her 'honey' and that might not have been royal etiquette."
We're sure all is forgiven, especially as Allison jumped straight to Kate's defense when she wore green on a BAFTA red carpet of black outfits.
Ed Sheeran
Ed realised the error of his non-etiquette ways after he gently touched Prince Charles' arm while being awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace last year.
"Apparently, I did a big faux pas, though," he told NBC afterwards. "I shook his hand and then grabbed it and you're not meant to do that."
Charles looks like a pretty reasonable royal to us, and he doesn't look too plussed.
Brendan Cole
The Duchess of Cornwall looks like she's having the time of her life while quickstepping with former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole.
The photos — taken at a royal event to highlight the benefits for older people of staying active — later caused controversy, with some publications speculating that Brendan's apparent breach of protocol by inviting Camilla to a waltz was the reason behind his Strictly sacking.
We call codswallop.
Anna Wintour
The Queen making her FROW debut at Fashion Week was instantly iconic — and Vogue US Editor Anna Wintour made the perfect companion for Her Majesty.
However, shortly after the images broke the internet, an etiquette expert said Anna broke royal protocol by keeping her trademark sunglasses on while speaking with the monarch.
"Ms. Wintour should know that to wear sunglasses when talking to another person, with no medical reason, is unacceptable," Grant Harrold told the Press Association.
"She should have removed them before being in the presence of the Queen, let alone in discussion."
Also, she was indoors.
But we don't think the Queen looked too perturbed by protocol faux-pas....
Michelle Obama
Just moments after this photo was taken, Michelle Obama PUT HER ARMS AROUND THE QUEEN!!! THE AUDACITY!!
Not really. The Queen definitely reciprocated.
LeBron James
Those big old sweat-patches cause slight concern, but who can blame LeBron for reaching in to give Kate Middleton a happy, friendly squeeze.
Mickey Rooney
The late legendary Hollywood actor went there... he gave the Queen a tender kiss on the hand upon their meeting
We don't think Her Majesty really minded. Besides, she was wearing gloves.
The Spice Girls - in particular, Geri Halliwell
Nope, there's no blurred lines here. Patting a senior royal member's bottom is most definitely breaking royal protocol.
But it certainly wasn't a cheeky pinch, as Geri cleared up to The Times recently: "I didn't pinch Prince Charles's bum, as was reported. I patted it.
"Patting him on the bottom was against royal protocol but we're all human.
"It was the premiere of our film, Spice World, in the late Nineties. There was a lot of nervous energy - young women, happy antics."
Girl Power.
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