[afraidfortherepublic]

The King Charles pattern is ornate, but it is also rather stodgy. I don't mind ornate, but KC is not very graceful. Gorham's Chantilly is ornate and graceful at the same time.

KC has too many themes going on. I don't think that the White House should be using ANYTHING with "King" in its name to entertain guests.

Chantillly by Gorham

[afraidfortherepublic]

Well, I finally found a picture of the King Charles pattern that will post. Unless that silverware is in the so-called "dinner" (oversized) size, it will look stupid with those huge chargers.

[ladyjane]

I don't think that the White House should be using ANYTHING with "King" in its name to entertain guests.

Agree.

Also agree about the dinner size flatware. I prefer the dinner size but it doesn't go well with smaller plates.