A lot of people are wondering why Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian have deleted their photos with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from their social media accounts.
The photos were taken at Kris Jenner’s star-studded 70th birthday party, where many other celebrities were also invited.
While the Internet is flooded with all kinds 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 removing their photos, the royal couple has not only set an example for future events, but has also sent a message to American celebrities that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will always abide by the rules that govern the British royal family.
For those who don’t know, the royal family follows very strict rules about physical contact and etiquette at official audiences.
According to these royals, contact should be initiated by the highest-ranking member present.
No guest will be allowed to touch, hug or greet them informally unless explicitly permitted.
The correct greeting is a brief handshake if offered.
Hugs, slaps or kisses are considered gestures that are too personal for the protocol context.
Although the rules outlined above are for official occasions involving members of the royal family, there may be more relaxed times when they may 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 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 American 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 G20 summit in 2010.
However, the late president was dodged by the Queen, who continued to smile while holding her arms open, waiting for her to respond.
