Lewis Hamilton was scolded by Queen for poor etiquette after Buckingham Palace visit
Lewis Hamilton first met the Queen back in 2009
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The late Queen was loved around the world for being figurehead of the royal family and enforcing such high standards.
And not even F1 star Lewis Hamilton was able to escape a scolding after showing poor etiquette at the Buckingham Palace dinner table.
Back in 2009, Hamilton was made an MBE after shining in Formula One with McLaren.
He was then invited to Buckingham Palace for a special ceremony, with the Queen herself greeting him.
Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 in 2022
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The Queen told Hamilton she was a fan of his and that she'd cheered him on as he won a maiden F1 Drivers' Championship the previous year.
However, he was also told off for his etiquette after he tried to open a conversation with her.
“I turned up after the Brazilian Grand Prix and walked in and saw the seating plan and I was sitting right next to her," he said in 2015.
"I was kind of excited, I was like this is cool.
"I sat down and she was to my right and I started to talk to her, and she was like ‘No, you speak that way first and I’ll speak this way and then I’ll come back to you.’
Fortunately for the Brit, the Queen did later speak with him about a variety of topics.
“She spoke to the guy next to her for like five minutes and then she spent the rest of the time talking to me," he said.
"She is a sweet woman and we talked about how she spends her weekends, houses and music. She is really cool."
Hamilton would later return to Buckingham Palace in 2021 when he was knighted.
After the Queen's death last September, the 38-year-old penned an emotional post paying tribute to the royal.
“How do you find the words to describe the loss of Her Majesty The Queen?” he wrote.
“She was truly an iconic leader, an inspiration and a reassuring presence for most, if not all, of our lives.
“Since the sad news yesterday, I’ve been reflecting on her incredible life.
"She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness.
“She was truly like no other and I’m grateful to have lived during her time.
"Her legacy will be long-lasting and her passing deeply felt.
“I had the incredible honour of being able to spend time with her.
"It is something I’ll never forget. We talked about our shared love of dogs and she was incredibly generous with her time.
“I know the whole nation and many others around the world will be mourning her loss and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those close to her, who have lost a loved one. Rest in Peace.”
King Charles has attended a special service on Friday following the death of his mother.
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Lewis Hamilton was given an MBE by the Queen back in 2009
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In a short tribute, the King said: "In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty's death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us.
"I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all."
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