US President Barack Obama suffers embarrassing royal toast mishap at Queen's banquet

Barack Obama suffered an awkward moment during a banquet at Buckingham Palace when he broke royal protocol by speaking over the national anthem. The US President had just begun proposing a toast to the Queen when the orchestra accidentally struck up "God Save The Queen." However, rather than pause and continue the speech after the music had stopped, Mr. Obama pressed on only to be rebuffed when he raised his glass to the monarch. The Queen did not seem to take offence at the mishap and appeared to stifle an embarrassed smile. Protocol demands that people stand to attention when the national anthem is played.