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Related: About this forumPresident Trump keeps Queen Elizabeth waiting outside for several minutes before meeting
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-ent-president-trump-meets-queen-elizabeth-20180713-story.htmlGod Save the Queens time.
President Trump kept Queen Elizabeth II waiting outside for several minutes before he arrived for their meeting at Windsor Castle. The 92-year-old English leader appeared to check her watch as she waited for Trump and First Lady Melania, who made it the castle at around 5 p.m. local time.
Its considered protocol for guests of the Queen to arrive early not simply on time for their meetings with the British royal, as detailed by British etiquette experts Debretts.
A number of viewers who watched a livestream of Trumps arrival on television were critical of the President of keeping the Queen waiting.
He's such an inconsiderate asshole. The Queen is 92 years old and, um, she's the QUEEN of the UK.
no_hypocrisy
(49,074 posts)Murdoch has made no secret of his contempt of the monarchy.
Matilda
(6,384 posts)It would probably be a step too far, but I bet he expected it.
MFM008
(20,008 posts)Whos "boss".
Arkansas Granny
(31,859 posts)bettyellen
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To circle around a bit becasue he knew hed hog the spotlight that way. That was a very quick tea though, huh?
KingBob
(150 posts)As I was watching this unfold earlier today, I had a wry thought as the helicopter took its time arriving. WAVE HIM OFF!!!! DON'T LET HIM LAND!!!! GO INSIDE AND LOCK THE DOORS!!!
Squinch
(53,072 posts)riversedge
(73,301 posts)Trump does things just to spite people!
Its considered protocol for guests of the Queen to arrive early not simply on time for their meetings with the British royal, as detailed by British etiquette experts Debretts.
Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)Yet gives respect to no one.
To treat Her Majesty in that fashion just confers what a thoroughly despicable man he is.
LeftishBrit
(41,307 posts)ailsagirl
(23,849 posts)He did NOT win the election-- but Putin made sure he did
These are terrifying times-- for all of us.
LeftishBrit
(41,307 posts)If I may say so as a foreigner, I think the Electoral College needs reform. 2 out of 5 elections this century resulted in the candidate with fewer votes winning the presidency!
ailsagirl
(23,849 posts)If we can't abolish it altogether, we should do some much-needed reforming!!