Posted on 06/04/2019 5:04:50 AM PDT by simpson96
President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump dined with the royal family and other important British politicians on Monday night at Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth II hosted a State Banquet at the Palace, which was attended by Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prime Minister Theresa May (who has just days left in her term), Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and more. Trump's children Ivanka Trump her husband Jared Kushner, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Eric's wife Lara Trump and Tiffany Trump also attended the banquet.(snip)
The royals all looked their best on Monday evening at the formal event as many of them wore white dresses.
The First Lady wore a floor-length Dior Haute Couture ivory gown. Kate Middleton stunned in an Alexander McQueen dress. She also wore some impressive heirlooms as jewelry, including the Queen Mother's sapphire and diamond fringe earrings as well as the Lover's Knot Tiara, which belonged to Prince William and Prince Harry's mother Princess Diana. The Duchess of Cambridge has worn this specific tiara a number of times to various official dinners and banquets.
The tiara itself is over 100-years-old.
The Queen wore an Angela Kelly dress while Camilla had on a Bruce Oldfield dress.
President Trump sat next to Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Cornwall at the meal. There were 170 people there in total. According to reports, the meal consisted of steamed filet of halibut, new Windsor lamb, strawberry sable with lemon verbena cream, fresh fruit and coffee and petit fours.
The 93-year-old monarch welcomed the U.S. President in a warm speech and praised the longstanding relationship between the two countries. She said she was "delighted to welcome" President Trump to Buckingham Palace for the banquet.
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I wear the same kind of outfit as Prince Charles every time I dine at McDonald’s.
Trump is older than Charles. Doesn’t look it.
Is Barron there?
Where da ho from “suits?”
Our First Lady represents graciousness and loveliness everywhere she goes. And the Queen appears to be having a genuinely enjoyable time with their visit. I’ve seen other pictures where she has such a natural smile...like the toasting picture here. Thank you for posting!
Tsk. Tsk.
Theresa .... décolleté much?
I mean, really. *Fail* at trying to steal the limelight from Melania.
Not the best picture I’ve seen of our President. He looks very uncomfortable wearing the penguin suit.
“He looks very uncomfortable wearing the penguin suit.”
Who isn’t uncomfortable in a tux?
Jolly good show!
May has always dressed inappropriately - she always dresses at least 20 year younger than she is. She thinks she’s a clothes horse. Another reason I’m glad to see her go.
so Kim Guilfoyle a no show huh?
I'm not. I love formal occasions, black tie, and white tie--completely comfortable. What's there to be uncomfortable about?
The Queen is an amazing woman. At 93 years old, she remains sharp as a tack. Her pre-meal speech / toast was delivered flawlessly. She was a very gracious hostess to President Trump. I do believe she likes The Donald.
Charles appears to be walking slightly ahead of Melania Trump. They do not appear to be conversing in that frame.
“What’s there to be uncomfortable about?”
I own a tux, but let’s just say I’d much rather be tooling around in shorts, a tee-shirt, and flip-flops than wearing a tux. That’s just me. I’m not being judgmental in the least.
Trump has been wearing formal clothes for years. Not an issue.
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