This article, published by the Guardian on 12th July, looks at interesting views on etiquette with opinions from Professor Michael Banissy (Head of School, School of Psychological Science) and Jo Bryant (Etiquette Constultant).
Professor Michael Banissy speaks with the Guardian about royal etiquette
King Charles fist bumps Mikyle Louis. If the monarch had refused, ‘it would have made him look very stupid and old’, said an etiquette critic. Photograph: Yui Mok/AP
Press release issued: 12 July 2024
Last weekend the etiquette of an entire nation was flung into confusion when King Charles fist bumped a cricketer. While hosting the West Indies cricket team at Buckingham Palace last Saturday, the opening batter Mikyle Louis presented a fist to his majesty. In return, the king responded with a fist bump!
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You can find the full article on the Guardian website.