This UK Royal broke code of conduct during Barack Obama's 2016 visit to the UK
Also read: Kate Middleton cancer: Princess of Wales' battle is 'becoming more & more difficult' while children are kept in the dark However, in this case, the breach of protocol was George's dress. He came to meet Obama in a dressing gown, as can be seen in the pictures available online. It is unclear how Obama felt about it.
But he later made a statement, calling it a "slap in the face." According to the magazine, "Last week Prince George showed up to our meeting in his bathrobe. That was a slap in the face—a clear breach of protocol," he said. According to the report, there are three levels of formality, and each requires different dress codes.
First, royals are expected to wear a white tie at royal events or state banquets. Women can wear a long, formal evening gown on these occasions. Second are the black-tie events.
Here, men must wear a shorter dinner jacket and a black tie or bowtie. Women can choose between a cocktail dress and a trouser suit. Third, royals can wear smart casuals like jumpers with a collared shirt.
In the report, Etiquette expert Lucy Hume was quoted as saying that it is always safe for the Royals to err on the side of caution. "A royal event is not necessarily a time to go too unconventional or too alternative. It's just one of those occasions where it makes sense to stick with tradition," she said.Milestone Alert!
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