Biden's Royal Protocol Breach with King Charles: Palace Responds

President Joe Biden's meeting with King Charles at Windsor Castle sparked speculation about a breach of royal protocol. Biden greeted Charles with a handshake and placed his hand on him while walking together. During the inspection of the Guard of Honor, Biden walked ahead of the sovereign. However, a Buckingham Palace source stated that Charles was "entirely comfortable" with Biden's actions, and it was deemed to be the correct protocol. The meeting marked the first official visit of the monarch's reign, and Biden had previously met Charles in 2015 and at the COP26 conference in 2021. Royal experts advise against initiating physical contact with the royals unless they initiate it themselves.