Published 15:02 IST, June 4th 2019

Did Donald Trump break royal protocol by touching the Queen? Here's how she reacted

US President Donald Trump may have broken royal protocol on Monday when he appeared to lightly touch Queen Elizabeth II during the state-banquet dinner.

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US President Donald Trump may have broken royal protocol on Monday when he appeared to lightly touch Queen Elizabeth II during state-banquet dinner amid his UK visit.  Touching Queen Elizabeth II has long been considered one of greatest taboos and is an unwritten rule about how people are expected to behave around royal family. One Should t touch queen unless she offers her hand first.

After giving a glowing speech about cour of British soldiers on D-Day and close ties US and UK share, Mr Trump proceeded to briefly and gently put his left hand out behind Queen. However,  Queen seemed unperturbed by unprecedented gesture

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Meanwhile, in attendance at fancy dinner were Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, recently resigned Prime Minister resa May, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and more.

White appears to be me of night, considering that Queen Elizabeth II, Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, and Duchess of Cambridge, Carine were all dressed in white for lavish state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

IN PICTURES: U.K Royals And Trumps Attend Queen's State Banquet

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Trump and Queen exchanged toasts shortly after y arrived at ir seats at state banquet. US President sat to right of Queen at horseshoe-shaped table. Hailing Queen as a "great, great woman", Trump said during his dress:

"As we hour our shared victory and herit, we affirm common values that will unite us long into future: freedom, sovereignty, self-determination, rule of law and reference for rights given to us by almighty God," he said.

"From second world war to today, her majesty has stood as a constant symbol of se priceless tritions," Trump said at start of a state banquet. "She has embodied spirit of dignity, duty, and patriotism that beats proudly in every British heart", he ded. 

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15:02 IST, June 4th 2019