Queen Elizabeth II on the Isle of Wight

Jul. 07, 1963 - Royals in the Isle of Wight. The Right and Wrongs of a Royal Salute: The question is: do you salute if you are in uniform and the National Anthem is being played? Prince Philip knows the protocol, of course. Unhesitatingly his right hand snapped up as a band sounded the first note when the Queen arrived at Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, yesterday. Lord Mountbatten was equally expert. He unhesitatingly kept his hand by his side. Mountbatten was sufficiently sure of his ground to throw a look of irritation towards Lord Ashburton, Lieutenant Governor of Hampshire, who was following the Prince's example. The occasion was Lord Mountbatten's inauguration as Governor of the Isle of Wight. A reassuring word from Buckingham Palace, There is no protocol expert available now, but I'm sure Lord Ashburton was entitled to salute. Lord Mountbatten is also Goldstick-in Waiting which is why he did not salute. Photo shows As the anthem is played, Philip and three others salute, Mountbatten and rest do not

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