This Wednesday, September 11, while he courageously continues his fight against illness, King Charles III received the New Zealand women’s rugby team at Buckingham Palace. In front of journalists and in the absence of Camilla, he made a big breach of the monarchy’s protocol. The proof in pictures.
Powerful images that have gone around the world. This Wednesday, September 11, 2024, King Charles III received the New Zealand Black Ferns rugby team and their coach Allan Bunting at Buckingham Palace. Their nation, part of the Commonwealth headed by the famous sovereign since his coronation, was honored for a very special reason.
This weekend, Saturday to be precise, the athletes will face the Red Roses of England at the Allianz Stadium. A meeting eagerly awaited by fans of the oval ball. After having been crowned Olympic champions at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic GamesNew Zealand’s women’s rugby players also retained their gold medal thanks to their victory against the Canadians in the final of the women’s rugby sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics.
In front of journalists and in the absence of his wife Camilla, King Charles III was keen to respect their customs. It is important to note that, among the Maori, it is common to greet each other by touching noses and foreheads. It was impossible for the monarch to ignore this beautiful tradition, thus ignoring the protocol of the English monarchy which forbids all persons who are brought to meet him from touching him.
This very symbolic ban has its origins in an ancient tradition. Several centuries ago, monarchs were indeed perceived as…
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