France's First Lady Brigitte Macron appeared to face a surprising situation when she attempted to hold Queen Camilla's hand after they placed flowers at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Both dressed in stunning white outfits, the two women laid wreaths at the memorial, commemorating the historic event.
The footage captured Brigitte Macron seeming a bit confused while placing the bouquet. After a brief moment, she gave Queen Camilla's hand a slight squeeze, but Queen Camilla dropped it. They then stood side by side, reflecting on the significant monument.
Although it was a sweet gesture from France's First Lady, the video sparked varied reactions on social media. Some users supported the Queen for adhering to royal protocol, while others had different views.
"Awkward that the Consort did not reciprocate," one X user commented.
"Protocol sometimes gets in the way of humanity," another remarked.
A third user added, "You never touch the Queen," while others suggested, "Camilla’s been a ‘Queen’ for about a second. She should have appreciated the loving gesture and held her hand."
However, the royal website clarifies that no compulsory codes of conduct apply when meeting members of the royal family, although there is an unwritten rule discouraging overly familiar gestures.
