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A banquet (/ ˈ b æ ŋ k w ɪ t /; French:) is a formal large meal [1] where a number of people consume food together. Banquets are traditionally held to enhance the prestige of a host, or reinforce social bonds among joint contributors.
The hall within the house was, in fact, used not only for banqueting, but also royal receptions, ceremonies, and the performance of masques. [36] The entertainments given there would have been among the finest in Europe, for, during this period, England was considered its leading musical country.
The Royal Chef is responsible for devising the menu for a State Banquet, which traditionally consists of four courses. There are two savoury courses, followed by pudding and dessert.
A state banquet is an official banquet hosted by the head of state in his or her official residence for another head of state, or sometimes head of government, and other guests. Usually as part of a state visit or diplomatic conference , it is held to celebrate diplomatic ties between the host and guest countries.
A royal source said: “Some days the Queen is on really good form. It’s just one of those things. “She has lost the coughing but the lingering side of it is bouts of extreme tiredness.
Royal watchers were quick to notice that Prince Edward attended the event solo on Wednesday, June 26. Prior to the banquet, hosted at Guildhall in London, the palace shared a press release listing
Around 150 guests are invited to the white tie event at the ballroom in Buckingham Palace for the banquet, which is an area that has a max capacity of 170 diners. Guests typically members of the Royal Family, members of the visiting delegation, British politicians and notable figures from both countries.
The Royal Family’s official social media account has shared behind-the-scenes clips of the lavish state banquet held in honour of the President and First Lady of the Republic of Korea at ...