I must say this about the current Regime, oops, Administration: Where are the protocol advisers? Every administration that I remember had them. The President, cabinet, etc., were all briefed by the protocol advisor before state visits, and that advise was followed. Is Barry willfully ignoring them? Or has Barry appointed some politically correct hack of like mind who advises how to arrogantly get in the face of our true allies, and grovel before leaders of nations who likely do not view us kindly (as in the bowing)?
I can't believe that Buckingham Palace doesn't provide some sort of "resource person" (or several) who will assist guests in mastering the protocol -- after all, it's not meant to be some kind of test, and they surely don't want their guests to be embarrassed! Either Barry just didn't listen or -- to my mind, more likely -- he figured he could do it better than the proper protocol; in fact, he likely figured that the "God Save the Queen" was merely an adequate accompaniment to his eloquence! I think he expected to be praised for it.
Anyone know what the British press said?