King Felipe VIhas spent his entire life in the spotlight.

As is custom, they traveled to Buckingham Palace to meet their hosts, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

According toExpress, Felipe reportedly broke major royal protocol when he kissed Elizabeth on the cheek.

King Felipe close-up

Regardless of the technicalities, the moment was undoubtedly cringeworthy.

The first greeting between Felipe and Charles was perfectly seamless but then the stumbling began.

After what appeared to be a failed embrace, Felipe awkwardly kissed her cheek before chuckling nervously.

King Felipe tripping over carpet

Speculation around if and how the King of Spain would acknowledge his father’s latest scandal grew.

Getting caught in family tension

Many of therelationships within King Felipe VI’s familyare rather complicated.

Or perhaps he was feeling rushed to join his guests for an official photocall.

Queen Letizia and King Felipe sitting on cajon

All things considered, the blunder was relatively small, and Felipe was quick to regain his composure.

Like the Spanish king, however, she effortlessly brushed it off as only a true royal can.

After playing for about half a minute, Felipe stopped playing and awkwardly waited for the song to conclude.

However, the awkwardness began when Felipe was welcomed by Princess Mary of Denmark.

On one evening, the King and Queen of Spain hosted a gala in the stunning palace of Alhambra.

However, she was left standing empty-handed as Felipe’s speech concluded.

As the King of Spain turned to Letizia, he finally realized that something was wrong.

Laughing at the awkward slip-up, he offered his own glass to her and they raised the glass together.

All Queen Letizia could do was awkwardly shrug as Felipe took a sip of his drink.