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The important people of this world are obliged to follow a strict rulebook which sets out the guidelines for what is and isn’t appropriate behavior. Living as a president or princess often means living a restricted life, so naturally, there are occasions when flashes of the real person show through, and the public catches a glimpse of the "real them". From British royalty to US presidents, they all have to act a certain way when they're out and about. But as you are about to find out, they sometimes fail monumentally. Being the world’s most watched people, they cannot get away with it like us normal folks can!

Such a strict lifestyle is easier for some to adhere to than others, as we'll explore. There are repeat offenders and those that seemingly never put a perfectly poised foot out of place. But as you're about to find out, we're all human! First up, despite the glaring differences in Michelle Obama and George W. Bush’s politics, the two have an unlikely friendship... [caption id="attachment_18530" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: CBS News[/caption]

1. A Colossal Cuddle

The former Republican leader, and Democratic First Lady surprised the world in September 2016 when they publicly embraced at the opening of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. Talking of the moment, Bush told Ellen DeGeneres: "[It] surprised everybody. That's what's so weird about society today, that people on opposite sides of the political spectrum can actually like each other." As for Obama himself, Bush joked: "Let's put it this way, he's never given me a hug that way.” The Queen is always careful to ensure that she behaves exactly as expected, so audiences were shocked in 2000, when she did this... [caption id="attachment_18532" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Woman's Own[/caption]

2. Bottoms Up Ma’am!

During the Millennium celebrations, the Queen was given a glass of champagne to toast in the New Year. Far from tentative, the then 74-year-old Queen took the glass in her very firm hand and raised it with a cheeky smile to her husband, Prince Philip. What better way to get a party started?! In 1997, Princess Diana was tragically killed in a car accident that shocked the world. But, what her family did at her funeral further stoked their surprise... [caption id="attachment_18512" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Daily Mail[/caption]

3. The Long Walk

The whole world mourned Diana’s death, but nobody felt it more rawly than her two young sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, who walked behind her coffin alongside their father, uncle and grandfather at the very public funeral. The untraditional move had hearts breaking around the globe. Princess Diana, who many referred to as ‘The People’s Princess’, left an impressive legacy behind her. This moment in particular redefined the world we live in today... [caption id="attachment_18535" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Glamour[/caption]

4. A Firm Shake

In the mid-80’s, HIV and Aids were misunderstood and feared by most of the population. Those infected with the virus were tentatively handled by others, who often wore gloves to ‘protect’ them from the disease. But, in 1987, Diana broke protocol when she shook the hand of an Aids sufferer without any gloves. That small gesture changed how the world now approaches Aids and HIV patients. President Obama may just be the most down to earth president that America has ever been blessed with, to highlight that, let's recall this moment... [caption id="attachment_18523" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: New York Daily News[/caption]

5. Rain Man

During a his campaign rally for re-election in 2012, the heavens opened on the President as he addressed crowds at Glen Allen, Virginia. The moment was so unusual that it instantly went viral. Unsurprisingly, Obama was re‑elected. Sorry Romney. The Royal Family have strict protocols which, relatively speaking, apply to royal children too. After all, all eyes are on them, so behaving appropriately is important... [caption id="attachment_18548" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Daily Mail[/caption]

6. Child's Play

For Prince George, the non‑stop life of royalty is challenging. The four‑year‑old is often oblivious to the media circus that follows his every move, so often gets caught in less‑than‑royal situations. Luckily, his age can be an excuse, for now. After eight years in office, George W. Bush was ready to turn his back on the White House. So, when he attended a US Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in 2008, he decided to break from protocol and have some fun... [caption id="attachment_18531" align="aligncenter" width="860"] Credit: Reddit[/caption]

7. Bump It!

Bush surprised onlookers as he decided to chest bump one soldier, Theodore Shiveley, who also hails from Bush’s home state of Texas. He then proceeded to pose for a series of bizarre pictures with each member of the class. School's out, indeed! There are few scandals that were as embarrassing as former President Bill Clinton’s famous rendezvous with Monica Lewinsky. Even more awkwardly, the moment was caught on camera... [caption id="attachment_18550" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Wikimedia[/caption]

8. Caught Red Handed

When it emerged that Bill Clinton had engaged in some less than favorable behavior with a White House intern, the world was entranced. To add to the embarrassment, photographs of the pair in public then surfaced. The Lewinsky scandal was the most exciting thing to happen in politics. Sometimes, something so horrific happens that all sense of protocol flies out of the window and human nature becomes the primary instinct... [caption id="attachment_18511" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Reuters[/caption]

9. Obama Out

Gabrielle Giffords miraculously survived an assassination attempt in 2011. The House Representative for Arizona’s 8th district was critically injured with a gunshot wound to the head during a public meeting. After her recovery, Giffords received a standing ovation and a hug from Obama. Whilst protocol usually takes precedence in all situations for people in a certain position, all was forgiven when John F. Kennedy Jr. famously stepped forward to salute his father’s coffin... [caption id="attachment_18510" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Wikimedia[/caption]

10. Dear Daddy

When JFK was assassinated, the world was left reeling. The President’s funeral was a momentous, but tragic, occasion which was widely broadcast. Which meant that millions saw the moment that JFK Jr. stepped forwards to salute his father’s coffin. When you meet the Queen you are expressly told not to touch her. But, former Prime Minister Tony Blair ignored all the rules when he did this... [caption id="attachment_18552" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Metro[/caption]

11. Dancing Queen

As the new Millennium was welcomed, Tony Blair linked arms with the Queen to sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’, something that Her Majesty looked less than pleased about. Where is security when you need it?! Apparently, Obama is not scared of a little rain. Again, the President opted to step out in a downpour, foregoing an umbrella... [caption id="attachment_18541" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Credit: Indy100[/caption]

12. Rain On Me

Evidently, the White House needs to invest in more umbrellas as there are not enough to sufficiently cover all the important figures! Obama, clearly not worried about his hair, let his wife take full control of the protection on this occasion. Jaws dropped when this photograph was released in the aftermath of JFK’s assassination. The iconic image is still haunting today... [caption id="attachment_18537" align="aligncenter" width="882"] Credit: Wikimedia[/caption]

13. Blood Stained Jacket

There is no practiced protocol in place after the assassination of a president. You can never judge how people will react in the wake of a tragedy. Certainly, nobody expected Jackie Kennedy to attend the makeshift wearing in of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in a jacket stained with her husband’s blood. In this modern world, there is less of a divide between the leaders of this world and the normal folks. Something that the Obamas proved every day in office... [caption id="attachment_18513" align="center" width="880"] Credit: ABC News[/caption]

14. White House Waltz

When 106-year-old, Virginia McLaurin met the First Lady at the White House, she threw her hands in the air and began to dance. Michelle couldn’t resist joining her for a jig as the cameras watched on, capturing the unique moment. When a natural disaster strikes, the rule book flies out of the window and world leaders cannot help but become instantly more human... [caption id="attachment_18517" align="center" width="880"] Credit: Indy100[/caption]

15. Hurricane Hero

In 1992, Hurricane Andrew destroyed most of Florida. President Bill Clinton went to survey the scenes and was overwhelmed by what he saw. Luckily, his visit gave the people hope and produced some very candid snaps of the commander‑in‑chief. Sometimes protocol is interrupted by other people, rather than those that should be setting the example... [caption id="attachment_18543" align="center" width="863"] Credit: Daily Mail[/caption]

16. Bear Hug

When President Obama made an unannounced stop at a pizza shop on the campaign trail, the shop's owner was overwhelmed. Full of glee, the 6ft3 man lifted the president high into the air in front of surprised White House advisors. The Queen has a very serious job, meaning that it is rare to see her broadly smile in public. However, she couldn’t contain herself for a dance with President Gerald Ford...

17. Serious Smiles

In 1976, President Ford danced with the Queen during a State dinner at the White House. Rather than be mortified by the experience, Ford embraced it and swept the Queen around the dance floor to awestruck onlookers. On September 11, 2001, America was left devastated when the Twin Towers were obliterated by terror group, Al Qaeda. President George W. Bush sprung to action in the wake of the disaster and his human side was there for everyone to see... [caption id="attachment_18522" align="center" width="880"] Credit: New York Post[/caption]

18. Twin Tower Tragedy

Firefighters worked tirelessly to rescue people from the burning buildings, many putting their lives on the line. Of the 2,977 victims, 343 were firefighters. The overwhelming event left all involved scarred for life, including Bush himself. Prince George isn’t the only royal to be utterly bored by protocol, his grandfather also struggled to maintain interest during his mother’s coronation in 1953... [caption id="attachment_18525" align="center" width="869"] Image Source: Wikimedia[/caption]

19. Prince And The Protocol

The serious ceremony, attended by all the most important figures in the world, was utterly mind numbing for four‑year‑old, Prince Charles. Who can really blame him? Most children his age are busy throwing mud at each other! In 2003, George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq to celebrate Thanksgiving with the American troops. The heartwarming surprise really was the best gift he could give... [caption id="attachment_18528" align="center" width="882"] Credit: BBC News[/caption]

20. Bush Is Back At It

His trip was the first time a US President had visited Iraq and shrouded in mass secrecy by the White House to ensure maximum protection for the president and troops - even his own wife and children weren’t told of his travel plans! When Prince William attended St. Andrews University, it was seen as an abnormal move, for the royals are commonly only educated at the top tier Oxford and Cambridge... [caption id="attachment_18539" align="center" width="851"] Credit: Daily Mail[/caption]

21. Educating A Royal

In fact, Williams father, Prince Charles, was the first royal family member to complete a university degree. William, being the third. Thankfully, William did break from tradition, as otherwise he wouldn’t have met Kate Middleton! Speaking of Kate Middleton, the Duchess has had to learn protocol. Having been brought up in a middle‑class family, Middleton hadn’t experienced life as a public figure... [caption id="attachment_18545" align="center" width="904"] Image Source: Pinterest[/caption]

22. A True Natural

Despite that, it didn’t take long for Kate to become a fully fledged member of the royal family. Her compassion and style have been likened to her late mother‑in‑law, Princess Diana, which means she has an impressive life of public service ahead of her. Prince Harry may not be set to become King, but he is certainly ruling the hearts of the people... [caption id="attachment_18509" align="center" width="857"] Image Source: BBC News[/caption]

23. Perfect Prince

When you have hundreds, if not thousands, of people waiting in the wings just to touch you, it makes it extremely special when you dedicate more than just a handshake. Something Prince Harry did when he dedicated some time to a 97‑year‑old fan. Kate Middleton is famous for her stylish outfits, with many of her high‑street purchased dresses selling out online instantly after she’s worn them... [caption id="attachment_18526" align="center" width="760"] Image Source: The Sun[/caption]

24. Wardrobe Worry

With the cameras always firmly focussed on the future Queen, it is hard for Kate to conceal any wardrobe mishaps. Maybe she could learn from the Queen and sew lead weights into the hem of her skirt! Shortly after becoming commander‑in‑chief, Obama did something to prove his support for the military efforts in Afghanistan... [caption id="attachment_18527" align="center" width="880"] Credit: Washington Times[/caption]

25. Paying Respect

In 2009, Obama stood to salute 18 US soldiers as they were unloaded from a military aircraft and returned to US soil. Obama, who has no military background, allegedly practiced his salute repeatedly after becoming President.