All the times royal protocol has been broken

Showing physical affection towards members of the is often a sensitive matter.

According to the Royal Family's website, there are 'no obligatory codes of behaviour' when meeting a member of the Royal Family, but there's an unwritten rule to limit interactions to a handshake - and only if one is offered.

Although the Prince and Princess of Wales and other younger royals, are known for being more relaxed, the older generation follow the example of the late Queen Elizabeth, who was not tactile with members of the public.

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