Sir Keir Starmer has found himself in an awkward royal moment after unknowingly breaking protocol during a VE Day service while trying to help Queen Camilla. It happened at a military parade in central London to mark 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, where the Queen was seen looking around for a water bottle while seated next to King Charles.
Noticing her search, the Prime Minister stepped in. He gently tapped Queen Camilla to get her attention, spotted the bottle, and handed it to her, clearly trying to be helpful. But despite the good intentions, the gesture technically crossed a long-established royal line.
Traditionally, touching a member of the Royal Family is a no-no unless they make the first move, usually with a handshake. It’s one of those unwritten rules meant to preserve a sense of formality and space between royals and everyone else.
According to lip-reading expert Nicola Hickling, founder of LipReader Ltd, Sir Keir asked Camilla if he could help, and she was thankful. She told the Express that King Charles had mentioned he’d received water and that Camilla should have hers “just like everyone’s.” Starmer responded, “Do you want me to see if I can get your water?” to which the King said, “It’s a difficult place for it, but I appreciate it.”
So, while it might have technically been a breach of protocol, it was a very human moment—and one that seemed to go down just fine with the King and Queen.
The service itself was a grand occasion, with 1,300 members of the Armed Forces and NATO allies taking part in a procession that passed iconic London landmarks before finishing at Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family later appeared on the balcony to watch a flypast, a highlight for many in the crowd.
The day also saw a rare outing from Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who joined their parents, Prince William and Princess Kate, for the celebrations. The young royals arrived just before the start of the spectacle and joined their family in the royal box for the event.
King Charles and Queen Camilla led the royal party, sitting beneath the Queen Victoria Memorial, joined by Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke of Kent.
Meanwhile, war veterans, members of the public, and political figures like Sir Keir watched from nearby. Many had lined The Mall from the early hours just to be part of the historic day.
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