Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queen
Summary
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held a White House state dinner to honor King Charles and Queen Camilla during a visit celebrating 250 years of American independence. The event highlighted the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom with speeches, gifts, and a formal meal inspired by English gardens.Key Facts
- The dinner was held at the White House and decorated with cherry blossoms and spring flowers.
- President Trump and King Charles made speeches celebrating the strong bond between the US and UK.
- King Charles gave President Trump a bell from a World War II Royal Navy submarine as a gift.
- The menu included garden herb soup, herb ravioli, dover sole fish, and a chocolate dessert shaped like a beehive.
- Over 100 guests attended, including members of the president’s cabinet, Supreme Court justices, Republican lawmakers, business leaders, and TV hosts.
- Notable attendees were Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, and Tim Cook, Apple CEO.
- The event marked the 250th anniversary of US independence and celebrated the historic ties between the two nations.
- First Lady Melania Trump led the preparations for the dinner.
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