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Camilla snubs Brigitte Macron at D-Day Anniversary, rejecting her gesture of warmth

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TallerSally · 06/06/2024 20:10

Well, isn't this a funny one.

Foreign heads of state are under no obligation to respect protocols of foreign royalty, particularly in their own country.

Seems Camilla didn't get the memo:

"Queen Camilla, 76, and Brigitte, 71, had an awkward moment on June 6 during a service marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France. As seen in a video shared to X by the Daily Mail, French President Emmanuel Macron's wife tried to hold the royal's hand after they laid wreaths at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. However, Queen Camilla didn't reciprocate, keeping her arm at her side. After briefly grasping the royal's hand, Brigitte stepped to the side and folded her arms in front of her.
Proper etiquette around interacting with the British royals has long been a highly discussed subject. The royal family's website, which has yet to be updated in full following the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, states, "There are no obligatory codes of behavior when meeting The Queen or a member of the royal family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms."

Funnily enough, Charles himself didn't follow royal protocol:

"Proving that there are no hard and fast rules around how to say hello, King Charles, 75, greeted President Macron with a hug at the British Normandy Memorial and kissed his wife's hand."

I guess Camilla's more royal than the royals themselves?

https://people.com/queen-camilla-brigitte-macron-awkward-moment-royal-avoids-holding-hands-d-day-anniversary-event-france-8659266

Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron Have Awkward Moment at D-Day Event as Royal Avoids Holding First Lady's Hand

Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron had an awkward moment when the first lady of France reached for the Queen's hand at the British Normandy Memorial.

https://people.com/queen-camilla-brigitte-macron-awkward-moment-royal-avoids-holding-hands-d-day-anniversary-event-france-8659266

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ShiteSalliesForth · 08/06/2024 15:57
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You win.

You fucking genius.

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:00

🤣

BlueParrotRedParrot · 08/06/2024 16:00

You can share my peanuts, @ShiteSalliesForth 🥜

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:01

Careful now @BlueParrotRedParrot , some people could be allergic!! ( to the truth!) 🤣🤣

BlueParrotRedParrot · 08/06/2024 16:10

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:01

Careful now @BlueParrotRedParrot , some people could be allergic!! ( to the truth!) 🤣🤣

I wouldn’t want to ruffle any feathers. Especially if they the type who prefer pigeons to parrots.

ShiteSalliesForth · 08/06/2024 16:12
pigeon GIF

Celebpidgey.

CoffeeCantata · 08/06/2024 16:17

ShiteSalliesForth · Today 16:12

😂

I'm actually a fan of pigeons (sorry to digress - off topic) and some years ago, a study was done in which pigeons had to peck a screen showing a sequence of modernist works by Picasso and Matisse. They got a delicious morsel when they chose a Picasso. The pigeons got it right much more frequently than a control group of first-year History of Art students, apparently!

IsoldeWagner · 08/06/2024 16:17

Anyone else just weeded their drive?
I like to keep a box of my late MIL hair when I do that, just for inspiration!
How she hated weeds.

BlueParrotRedParrot · 08/06/2024 16:17

ShiteSalliesForth · 08/06/2024 16:12

Celebpidgey.

🤣🤣🤣

IsoldeWagner · 08/06/2024 16:18

CoffeeCantata · 08/06/2024 16:17

ShiteSalliesForth · Today 16:12

😂

I'm actually a fan of pigeons (sorry to digress - off topic) and some years ago, a study was done in which pigeons had to peck a screen showing a sequence of modernist works by Picasso and Matisse. They got a delicious morsel when they chose a Picasso. The pigeons got it right much more frequently than a control group of first-year History of Art students, apparently!

Why does that not surprise me!

IsoldeWagner · 08/06/2024 16:20

I wonder if you gave Harry a morsel he could start to detect truth from lies?.

BlueParrotRedParrot · 08/06/2024 16:21

CoffeeCantata · 08/06/2024 16:17

ShiteSalliesForth · Today 16:12

😂

I'm actually a fan of pigeons (sorry to digress - off topic) and some years ago, a study was done in which pigeons had to peck a screen showing a sequence of modernist works by Picasso and Matisse. They got a delicious morsel when they chose a Picasso. The pigeons got it right much more frequently than a control group of first-year History of Art students, apparently!

I’ve got a million bird feeders. The ones in my garden think I’m their mum. To be fair, I do resemble a Picasso most mornings.

ShiteSalliesForth · 08/06/2024 16:21
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I would imagine the pigeons could play spot the ingenue, play Ssbingo and the like with uncanny accuracy.

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:23

Off topic ! But has anyone else noticed that pigeons seem to be getting bolder?

The ones around here just nonchalantly stroll across the road in front of cars !
I've had to slam on my brakes several times this week already!
( note seatbelts worn by all!)

LaMarschallin · 08/06/2024 16:23

IsoldeWagner

I wish I'd bagsied some of my late MIL's hair now.
She made ace pastry and I certainly don't.
The inspiration a box of her hair would have given me...

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:24

Hair boxes and nonchalant pigeons!! It's why I love mn 🤣

ShiteSalliesForth · 08/06/2024 16:25

Hairy pie?

Sorry laMarshallin 😞

Livingtothefull · 08/06/2024 16:25

smilesy · 08/06/2024 14:17

Plenty of people, or just those who think Harry and Meghan should be King and Queen?

No. Plenty of people. And it is really tiresome the way H&M are brought up all the time, they left 4 years ago.

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:26

ShiteSalliesForth · 08/06/2024 16:25

Hairy pie?

Sorry laMarshallin 😞

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Careful now !!! Fnar , fnar!

IsoldeWagner · 08/06/2024 16:26

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:23

Off topic ! But has anyone else noticed that pigeons seem to be getting bolder?

The ones around here just nonchalantly stroll across the road in front of cars !
I've had to slam on my brakes several times this week already!
( note seatbelts worn by all!)

They sit on the windowsills at work, looking in at the class.
"That pigeon is looking at me, miss!"

smilesy · 08/06/2024 16:27

Livingtothefull · 08/06/2024 16:25

No. Plenty of people. And it is really tiresome the way H&M are brought up all the time, they left 4 years ago.

Ok. Plenty of people where?

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:27

@IsoldeWagner 🤣🤣🤣
I can see it now!

IsoldeWagner · 08/06/2024 16:28

Livingtothefull · 08/06/2024 16:25

No. Plenty of people. And it is really tiresome the way H&M are brought up all the time, they left 4 years ago.

I know. They left quietly and haven't drawn any attention to themselves, been controversial, dishonest or accusatory.....oh wait.

LaMarschallin · 08/06/2024 16:28

ShiteSalliesForth

Hairy pie?

Maybe...
But some people might prefer a hairy tart?

IsoldeWagner · 08/06/2024 16:28

jeffgoldblum · 08/06/2024 16:27

@IsoldeWagner 🤣🤣🤣
I can see it now!

Honestly, I swear they turn and look at the whiteboard....