How did Prince Charles react after this????: A businesswoman appears to breach palace protocol by putting her hand on the royal behind
It appears the chief executive of Prince Charles' charity works in Australia may have broken royal protocol when she placed her hand on his Royal Highness' backside. Janine Kirk, Chief Executive of The Prince's Charities Australia, was guiding Prince Charles during the Skills for Psychological Recovery Round table meeting held in Sydney as part of his visit to Sydney on Thursday.
As she ushered the prince around the auditorium to meet a number of guests, Ms Kirk's hand seemed to momentarily slip below Charles' waistline and come to a rest on his deep lower back.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is guided by Janine Kirk during the Skills for Psychological Recovery Roundtable meeting on November 12, 2015 in Sydney
Ms Kirk was wearing a fitted pale pink skirt suit and a floral print blouse, which she accessorised with a triple string of pearls and pink statement ring.
Aside from running the Prince's Charities, Ms Kirk is a member of the Ernst and Young Area Advisory Board and Asia Pacific Area Council, and a director of the Ernst and Young Foundation.
She was Awarded an AM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2006 for services to the city of Melbourne and to child welfare organisations. She received an Honorary Doctor of Law from Monash University, is a recipient The Centenary Medal and is a British Chevening Scholarship winner.
According to Prince's Charities website, the 'entrepreneurship has touched the lives of many, around the world'.
As Janine Kirk walked the prince around the meet a number of guests, Ms Kirk's hand seemed to momentarily slip below Charles' waistline and come to a rest on his deep lower back
The Prince of Wales (middle) speaks with members of NSW Fire and Rescue during the Skills for Psychological Recovery Roundtable meeting on November 12, 2015
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (middle) greets guests at Macquarie Group during his visit to Sydney, alongside Janine Kirk - who may have broken royal protocol moments earlier
Prince Charles is visiting Sydney as part of his and Camilla's 12-day tour of Australia and New Zealand
'Through The Prince's Charities Australia, the charitable endeavours of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales extend to Australians from all walks of life. Aligning with the charitable interests of His Royal Highness, our supported initiatives nurture corporate social responsibility and business innovation, address youth disadvantage, promote the preservation and transmission of traditional skills, and encourage multicultural harmony and understanding.
'These efforts extend to supporting Defence personnel and their families as well as the protection, enhancement and sustainability of the natural and built environment.'
According to royal rules, 'protocol dictates that no commoner should touch a royal, except for a handshake if an arm is first extended to them'.
Former prime minister Tony Abbott was accused of breaching royal protocol after he put his arm around Prince William in 2014
Mr Abbott also appeared to put his arm around Kate, Duchess of Cambridge during the couple's visit to Australia in 2014
Paul Keating was famously dubbed 'The Lizard of Oz' after he was photographed placing his arm around the Queen in 1992
It also dictates, 'there are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms'.
Under historic guidelines, men are encouraged to do a 'neck bow' and women a 'small curtsy'.
It would mark the second royal visit in a row that was marred by inappropriate touching, after then-Australian prime minister Tony Abbott put his arm around Prince William in March 2014.
Abbott's friendly embrace was described as 'not appropriate' and 'awkward', after the touch at Parliament House in Canberra. The former prime minister was also pictured appearing to place his arm around Kate, Dutchess of Cambridge.
Mr Abbott wasn't the first Australian prime minister to have a brush with controversy during a royal visit, with Paul Keating famously being dubbed 'the Lizard of Oz' after putting his arm around the Queen in 1992.
Keating's replacement as prime minister, John Howard, was also accused of committing the same mistake in 2000, however the Liberal leader staunchly denied all claims.
American basketball superstar LeBron James and First Lady Michelle Obama have also been accused of breaching protocol in recent years. James posed for a picture with William and Kate and had his arm around the couple in 2014, while Ms Obama affectionately embraced the Queen in 2009.
After James' mistake, etiquette expert William Hanson told the Daily Mail the NBA superstar certainly broke the royal rules.
First Lady Michelle Obama was accused of breaking royal protocol when she put her arm around the Queen and hugged her in 2009
LeBron James caused uproar in 2014 when he posed for a photo with William and Kate and had his arm on the Duchess' shoulder
'Americans are much more tactile than we Brits and this is another example of an American being too touchy feely with British royalty. You'd have thought they'd have learned by now,' Mr Hanson said at the time.
Prior to the brush with protocol in Sydney, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were greeted warmly at their casual meet and greet in Sydney's Martin Place.
Crowds gathered outside for the Prince's public meet and greet caught a glimpse of him arriving, wearing a grey suit with grey silk handkerchief and pale yellow and black diagonally striped tie.
He was greeted on the top floor of the Macquarie Group building by former Australian defence force chief, Sir Angus Houston who is patron of the private event the Prince is taking part in, the Skills for Psychological Recovery Foundation Roundtable.
Also greeting the prince were the CEO of the Prince's Charities Australia Janine Kirk and Professor David Forbes, director of the Phoenix Australia institute for Post Traumatic Mental Health.
Prince Charles will also meet 22 professors of psychology and psychiatry from the UK, US, Canada and around Australia before moving into round table discussions with police and emergency service men and women.
Earlier on Thursday the royals were greeted by NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione at the Mounted Unit in Redfern, before the prince went to visit the barracks museum and Camilla toured the stables.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police, Troy Grant, and Mounted Unit Commander, Inspector Kirsten McFadden, also greeted the Royal couple upon their arrival.
Prince Charles showed his ease with the majestic horses, patting one of them gentle on the nose.
They also met with representatives from Riding for the Disabled and the NSW Police Dog Squad during their hour-long visit.
Prince Charles and Camilla were greeted warmly by thousands of people in Sydney's Martin Place on Thursday
The Royal couple shook hands with fans while other onlookers pulled out their phones to snap photographs
The couple were met with cheers from the crowd after they emerged from the Macquarie Group building on Thursday
Prince Charles is seen here greeting one of his younger fans
Prince Charles and Camilla visited the barracks museum and toured the stables earlier on Thursday
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Sydney on Thursday, their first stop the Mounted Unit in Redfern
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione greeted the royals at the Mounted Unit in Redfern on Thursday morning
The couple are on a twelve day tour of Australia and New Zealand, and will take part in a meet and greet later on Thursday at Martin Place
The Mounted Unit, which celebrated its 190-year anniversary in September this year, performed demonstrations for Their Royal Highnesses, before a combined display with Riding for the Disabled Association members.
The Prince and Duchess met with a number of female police officers as part of the recognition of this year's '100 Years of Women in Policing' celebrations including Deputy Commissioner Catherine Burn, to share their policing careers and recent centennial events.
The Royal couple also spoke with representatives of the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery (IPROWD) program, a partnership between NSW Police and TAFE NSW that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in gaining a qualification; and developing skills and confidence to succeed in applying for a career with the NSW Police Force.
Officers with the Dog Unit met with Their Royal Highnesses to discuss their 'highly-specialised' role within the State Protection Group. Commissioner Scipione said it was a great honour to host a reception for The Prince and Duchess at the Mounted Unit.
'This year marks some incredible milestones, with the 'Women in Policing' centenary and 190 years of the Mounted Unit, so it was a privilege to showcase these celebrations alongside the professional and dedicated men and women of the NSW Police Force,' Commissioner Scipione said.
'The Mounted Unit performs a vital role within the NSW Police, and has a long and prestigious history, including the honour of performing at Windsor Castle in 2012, during The Queen's Diamond Jubilee pageant.
'While the unit has celebrated many accomplishments during its near 200-year-evolution, the honour of representing NSW Police at Windsor Castle was a career highlight for those officers selected,' Commissioner Scipione said.
'Today's Royal visit was also a wonderful opportunity to highlight programs and organisational partnerships that have been formed and maintained by committed members of the NSW Police.
Thousands of mobile phones were visible above the crowd with people trying to capture a snap of the Royals
The Mounted Unit, which celebrated its 190-year anniversary in September this year, performed demonstrations for Their Royal Highnesses
The Prince and Duchess met with a number of female police officers as part of this year's celebration of '100 Years of Women in Policing'
There was also a combined display with Riding for the Disabled Association members
'Programs like IPROWD are an excellent example of the ongoing and successful relationships police form with and for members of the wider community,' Commissioner Scipione said.
Minister Grant said it was a privilege to have Their Royal Highnesses inspect one of the most historic parts of the NSW Police Force.
'The NSW Police Mounted Unit has a proud history in this state and is testament to the path the NSW Police Force has travelled to become one of the best police forces in the world,' Minister Grant said.
The Royal couple are pictured here signing the visitor's book with NSW Commissioner of Police Andrew Scipione
The Prince and Duchess applauded a horse demonstation at the NSW Police Mounted Unit
'As a former serving officer, it is a privilege to now be the Minister for Police during this royal visit.
'I am extremely proud of our men and women in blue and honoured to be a part of this wonderful showcase for Their Royal Highnesses.'
This is the Prince of Wales' 15th visit to Australia, while The Duchess has been to Australia once before. The couple were last in Australia in 2012 as part of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tour.
Later on Thursday they will visit Martin Place before attending a dinner hosted by Governor General Peter Cosgrove at Admiralty House
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales along with NSW Premier Mike Baird (leaning over fence) and his wife Kerryn (wearing white and purple dress), meet with members of the public at Martin Place in Sydney's CBD on Thursday
How did Prince Charles react after this????: A businesswoman appears to breach palace protocol by putting her hand on the royal behind
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