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Two politicians, Canadian James Snow and Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, faced British tabloid ire for their greetings to Queen Elizabeth II. In 1984, Snow was labeled 'portly' and 'graceless' by the Daily Mail, while Keating was dubbed the 'Lizard of Oz' by The Sun in 1992. The royal family's website emphasizes that there's no strict etiquette, only courtesy, despite listing three acceptable greetings.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.