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Mark.b2

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13. This is a non-issue...

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 03:51 PM

Sep 17

No doubt, there are a couple other things to criticize Trump over, but this aint one. I asked Google after hearing a report on today’s visit that it's OK for visiting heads of state to walk in front of the UK Sovereign. I asked Google and, and here is part of its response:

September 2025: Donald Trump visit. Following former U.S. President Donald Trump's inspection of a Guard of Honour with King Charles at Windsor Castle, some social media users mistakenly criticized Trump for walking ahead. However, royal sources confirmed that Trump had followed the established protocol for a visiting head of state, with the King inviting him to lead.

July 2023: Joe Biden visit. During a similar troop inspection, former U.S. President Joe Biden also walked in front of King Charles, an action that aligned with the official protocol.

Past royal events: This tradition has been observed for previous state visits as well. In July 2018, Trump walked ahead of Queen Elizabeth II during a troop inspection, which some commentators initially viewed as a misstep. However, later reports confirmed that it was standard protocol for the guest to take the lead in this part of the ceremony.

A Google search of images showed several photos of Presidents Biden and Macron being followed by a smiling King Charles as they inspect his troops.

Most assuredly, Trump will ass up on this visit, but he was invited to precede the King here

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Donald Trump blasted for 'disrespecting' King Charles with awkward mistake [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Sep 17 OP

Maybe the ugly american smells bad GusBob Sep 17 #1

That's what I think Blue Full Moon Sep 17 #14

We all know it was not a mistake. Irish_Dem Sep 17 #2

When invited, either respect their dictates, or simply don't visit. Torchlight Sep 17 #3

TSF walked in front of Queen Elizabeth too. no_hypocrisy Sep 17 #4

Yep. "Outta my way. I'M in the front!" tanyev Sep 17 #12

Dementia Donald: "Must talk to red man. Red good. Hat funny." RockRaven Sep 17 #5

That grenadier should put him in his proper place C_U_L8R Sep 17 #6

Hang draw and quarter him Trueblue1968 Sep 17 #7

Staged, planned. The whole damn thing is a charade. If apes in the jungle are watching, they're rolling their eyes. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Sep 17 #8

Trump looks like shit in that photo GenThePerservering Sep 17 #9

It wasn't "awkward", it was casually assumed, self-centered arrogance. eppur_se_muova Sep 17 #10

Darn Old J. Dump Mr.Bee Sep 17 #11

This is a non-issue... Mark.b2 Sep 17 #13

Meanwhile, the MAGAts are claiming that the smiles show a deep, personal friendship. UTUSN Sep 17 #15