LeBron James and the Cavs put on a show for Prince William and Kate Middleton Monday night at the Barclays. Jay-Z and Beyonce got to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the game, while James got to give the couple jerseys and cupcakes after the game. While posting for a photo, James accidentally broke a royal protocol by placing his arm around the Duchess of Cambridge. (via Economic Times):
James appeared to surprise Kate by breaking royal protocol and placing his arm around her.
The breach of protocol echoed the time when Michelle Obama caused a stir by putting her arm around the Queen in 2009. The royals are on their first official trip to the US since 2011.
Here’s Kate’s reaction:
And how about LeBron’s face:
