The British Royal Family is one of the few remaining monarchies in the world. While their political power has diminished over the years, they are still more prominent in global discussions than other royal families. Their responsibilities now mostly revolve around ceremonial duties, public engagements, and the formal role of appointing the U.K. prime minister. At these events, they meet various prominent figures, but royal protocol generally prevents anyone from touching a member of the family unless they initiate the handshake or hug themselves.
During a recent ceremony, King Charles pleasantly surprised guests by embracing a spontaneous hug request from the New Zealand women’s rugby team, the Black Ferns. The team was at Buckingham Palace’s Bow Room for a special reception hosted …