WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department has been left red-faced, once again, after sending birthday greetings to Queen Elizabeth II a week early, media reports said on Sunday. The diplomatic misstep was admitted by spokesman Phillip Crowley, who jokingly said: "Better a week early than a week late."
For its part, Buckingham Palace said no offence had been taken concerning the message that was sent to the Queen by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on behalf of President Obama and the American people. The faux pas apparently arose over confusion about Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday, which is celebrated on a chosen Saturday in June, officials said.
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