Times Queen Elizabeth Was Disrespected In Public
Published -
- November 5, 2018
- 10:15 pm
The honor of meeting Queen Elizabeth comes with a strict set of guidelines, that everyone from athletes, to celebs, to heads of state have screwed up.
And you don’t even have to meet the Queen in person to offend her! Check out these scandalous moments when her majesty was disrespected in public…
Trump’s royal muck up | 0:23
Anna Wintour’s fashion faux pas | 1:13
Meghan Markle’s leggy mistake | 1:50
Michelle Obama hugs it out | 2:33
Rihanna’s work work work work work | 3:02
Princess Diana’s OG disrespect | 3:37
4) In what way did Canadian Minister John McCallum’s breach of protocol during Prince William and Kate Middleton’s visit to Canada in 2016 fall short of the expected respect towards the royal family, and how was it criticized?
Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch of the United Kingdom, has been a much-revered figure not just in her country but across the globe. She ascended the throne at a young age and has since become the longest-regnant monarch in British history. However, despite her dignified and composed demeanor, the Queen has faced instances of disrespect and disregard in public. In this article, we take a look at some of the most notable times Queen Elizabeth was disrespected in public.
1) The 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony:
The opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London featured a segment where actor Daniel Craig, playing James Bond, escorted the Queen from Buckingham Palace to the Olympic Stadium. The scene featured the Queen apparently jumping out of a helicopter with Craig and parachuting down to the stadium. Though the segment was intended as a lighthearted skit, some felt that it reduced the Queen to a mere prop in a promotional stunt. Others felt that the scene was disrespectful to the monarchy and the iconography it represents.
2) Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating’s Behavior:
In 1992, when Queen Elizabeth was visiting Australia, Prime Minister Paul Keating sparked controversy by publicly suggesting that the country should become a republic and sever ties with the British monarchy. Keating also made remarks critical of the royal family, including referring to the Queen as “Mrs. Windsor” instead of using her official title. The incident led to calls for Keating to apologize, though he did not do so.
3) The Paparazzi Incident:
In 2016, while Queen Elizabeth was attending a procession at the Garter Service ceremony in Windsor, she was photographed by a group of paparazzi. The photographers reportedly got too close to the Queen, and one of them shouted at her, prompting her to respond with a stern look. The incident was widely condemned, with many expressing outrage at the lack of respect shown to the monarch.
4) The Canadian Minister’s Breach of Protocol:
During Prince William and Kate Middleton’s visit to Canada in 2016, they were accompanied by their young children. When they arrived in British Columbia, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship John McCallum rushed to greet the children before the official welcoming party arrived. This act was seen as a breach of protocol and was widely criticized as disrespectful to the royal family.
5) The Obamas’ Social Media Challenge:
During former President Barack Obama’s state visit to the UK in 2016, he and his wife Michelle Obama challenged the Queen and her husband Prince Philip to a social media duel in honor of the Invictus Games. This challenge was seen as inappropriate and disrespectful, given the Queen’s position and the solemn nature of her role as head of state.
In conclusion, while she has been a respected figurehead for decades, Queen Elizabeth II has faced her fair share of disregard and disrespect in public. The incidents listed above demonstrate that even the most revered people can face challenges to their position, authority, and dignity. Nevertheless, the Queen has always handled herself with grace, poise, and unshakable confidence, representing the best of British values and ideals.
