Royal surprise: King Charles embraces spontaneity with a hug
Being in the company of the British royal family is no easy task, especially due to the strict rules and prohibitions established by protocol. Some of these are becoming outdated. Recently, the king himself broke one of these rules.
13 September 2024 20:49
The life of the British royal family has captivated fans worldwide for years. The various rules prevailing at the court also evoke strong emotions. It is worth noting, however, that the royals have recently taken selfies with their subjects more often, which is quite a significant breach of diplomatic protocol.
Members of the royal family should also not be touched, even when posing for photographs. Usually, a handshake must suffice for subjects. However, it seems that this rule is also slowly becoming obsolete. King Charles III himself proved this. A few days ago, the monarch met with the New Zealand women’s rugby team in England to play a match against the Red Roses team at Allianz Stadium in London.
The king met with the rugby team. Diplomatic protocol was broken
The British monarch and the athletes met a few days ago at Buckingham Palace. During the conversation, the New Zealand women’s rugby team proposed a group hug to King Charles, which was already a significant breach of diplomatic protocol. The 75-year-old's reaction might, however, be quite surprising.
"A hug? Why not?" - the king exclaimed.
Although the monarch also broke all the rules and regulations, his behaviour was met with a positive reception from internet users. Under the video of the meeting, which was shared on social media, there were immediate comments from users who noted they had not seen the 75-year-old in such a good mood for a long time.
This is the first time I saw Charles smile so genuinely. For a second, he forgot he was a king, and it was wonderful. "A hug? Why not?" Everyone loves a hug, even King Charles. He is the sweetest king I have ever seen. The king needed that hug more than the girls who asked for it. I have never seen him smile like that. He was so sincere. I love that he is so open—you can read on TikTok.
