A lot of people are wondering why Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian deleted their photos with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from their social media accounts.
The photos were taken at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party, where many other celebrities were also invited.
While the internet is full of all sorts of conspiracy theories, it has emerged that Harry and Meghan were the ones who asked their friends to remove their photos from social media.
Sources said it was Harry who convinced Meghan to talk to Kris Jenner and her famous daughter, Kim Kardashian.
By deleting their photos, the royal couple not only set an example for future events, but also sent a message to American celebrities that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will always respect the rules that govern the British royal family.
For those who don’t know, the royal family follows very strict rules when it comes to physical contact and etiquette during official audiences.
According to these royal family members, contact must be initiated by the most senior member present.
No guest may touch him, hug him, or greet him informally unless he explicitly allows it.
The proper greeting is a short handshake if they offer it.
Hugs, slaps or kisses are considered too personal gestures for the protocol context.
Although the rules outlined above relate to formal occasions featuring members of the royal family, there may be more relaxed times when they can be seen hugging and kissing guests.
While Harry and Meghan may have their own reasons for asking for their photos to be removed from social media — because they were in no way present at a royal event — their friends will hopefully understand that the kind of distance the couple is seeking is to maintain institutional respect.
Royal fans are hoping that US celebrities, before inviting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to a party, will watch a video of the infamous moment between the late Queen Elizabeth and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
In the viral clip, Chavez is seen trying to greet the Queen, Harry’s grandmother, with a hug during a 2010 G20 summit.
However, the late president was bypassed by the Queen who kept smiling while keeping her arms open, waiting for her to respond.
