A Historic Service

The Duchess of Kent’s funeral marked the first time in modern history that senior royals attended a Catholic requiem mass. Observers noted that the atmosphere seemed tense, with some pointing out signs of unease between William and the King, and even Kate herself looking uncomfortable at moments.

Kate is not the first to be accused of breaking protocol in this way. Former US President Donald Trump drew heavy criticism when he walked in front of the late Queen Elizabeth II during his first state visit to the UK — a move widely condemned as disrespectful.

That incident caused outrage at the time, and many now believe Trump repeated the mistake during his current visit.

Trump’s Controversial Return to the UK

Trump arrived at Stansted Airport at around 9pm on 16 September for what is now his second state visit to Britain — a rare occurrence for a US president.

The visit has been surrounded by protests and controversy, with much of the agenda kept behind closed doors to avoid confrontation with demonstrators.

In one striking act of protest, an image of Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was projected onto Windsor Castle. Police have since confirmed that four people were arrested in connection with the stunt.