Storm In A Tea Cup, If Ever I Saw One !

[mikey4444]

Canada's Governor General blames 'slippy' carpet for royal protocol breach

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40651179

Elderly lady given a small helping hand, down some steep stair....whats the ruddy problem ?

[murraymints]

better than having her bloomers on display !!

[Baldric]

Good man, better safe than sorry.

[mikey4444]

Balders....one of those few occasions where we are in complete agreement !

[Cloverjo]

How ridiculous! He lightly touched her elbow.
I'm more bothered by his use of the word 'slippy'. Surely no one over the age of 5 would describe a carpet as slippy.

[ummmm]

I think it's natural reaction.

[murraymints]

think she really needs to consider a stick now...and a no steps/stairs rider

[Old_Geezer]

Off with his head.

[albaqwerty]

I think he did that out of consideration.
I don't think she'd be furious at him, maybe some courtiers will be tho!!

[mikey4444]

The Queen didn't appear to be bothered at all !

[ummmm]

Ginger spice kissed Prince Charles and people didn't make an issue out of it.

[mikey4444]

I am sure that I saw the Spanish King give Betty a quick peck on the cheek recently....they might be related though !

[anotheoldgit]

Why at that age, doesn't her Equerry be by her side to carry out the duty of supporting her in such hazardous situations, as in this case negotiating stairs?

[anneasquith]

If he had thrown her over his shoulder and carried down the stairs that might be overstepping the mark ?

[aelmpvw]

it would be a worthy story if he'd goosed her ...

[marval]

The queen didn't look too worried, what would they have said if she had fallen?