Published 23:13 IST, October 24th 2019
Meghan Markle Duchess of Sussex breaks protocol to hug Kate Robertson
It was a bizarre moment when the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle opened her arms to hug a charity organizer on stage during the One World Summit on October 22.
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It was a bizarre moment when Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle opened her arms to hug a charity organiser on st during One World Summit on October 22. 38-year-old was caught on camera clashing with Kate Robertson at event. duo h a greeting mishap on st. Meghan opened her arms and went for a hug while Kate dropped down for a slight curtsy. It resulted in a strange hug with Meghan's arms around Roberston's shoulders and Roberston's arms around Meghan's waist. two laughed it out and decided to hug.
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Royal Trition
According to royal trition, men bow ir hes and women perform a small curtsy. Handshakes are also acceptable, but hugging is t really used as a greeting for British royals. Kate misjudged situation and followed tritional greeting with Meghan and shake her hand, as is correct protocol for members of Royal Family. Both women saw funny side of situation and laughed it off. Meghan was guest of hor at opening ceremony which begins a four-day event, described as a "global forum for young leers", brings toger 2,000 young people from more than 190 countries.
She was sat next to bel Peace Prize recipient Professor Muhamm Yunus for event. During summit opening, London mayor Siq Khan, actor Warwick Davies and One Young World co-founders Kate Robertson and Dave Jones were among speakers who were present.
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About Duchess
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is an American-born member of British royal family and former actress. Markle was raised in Los Angeles, California and has a mixed ethnic herit. During her studies at rthwestern University, she began playing small roles in television series and films. From 2011 to 2017, she played Rachel Zane on American legal drama Suits. She is an outspoken feminist and has dressed issues of inequality, and her lifestyle website Tig featured a column profiling influential women. She represented international charity organizations and received recognition for her fashion and style, releasing a line of clothing in 2016.
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22:33 IST, October 24th 2019