Failed high-five between Trudeau, Prince George focus of British news coverage
VICTORIA — The British media honed in on what one outlet described as an “awkward” encounter between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the young Prince George in reports on the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Victoria.
Several media outlets and newspapers focused on the brief appearance of the toddler and his 16-month old sister Princess Charlotte at Victoria’s airport on Saturday, described as a “rare” occasion by The Sun newspaper since the children are not frequently seen in public.
The prime minister was among several dignitaries waiting on the tarmac to greet the royals when they emerged from their flight on Saturday.
After shaking hands with Prince William and his wife Kate, Trudeau knelt down to meet three-year-old George, who was holding his father’s hand.