US President Joe Biden received a royal snubbing of his own after he was relegated to one of the back rows at Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Despite being the leader of the free world, Mr Biden was not exempt to royal protocol which states Commonwealth realms and their leaders take precedence.
US President Joe Biden takes his seat with other heads of state and dignitaries at Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Picture: Getty Images Mr Biden arrived shortly after 10am, ten minutes after the cut-off period of 9.35am to 9.55am when the international leaders were expected to be seated. Foreign monarchs were given prime positioning at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, sitting across from King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla and other British royals.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain sit beside the former King and Queen Juan Carlos and Sofia. Picture: Getty Images
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