he Emir of Qatar And his wife is in the UK on a state visit aimed at strengthening the ties that bring the two countries together.. Charles IIIThe tour, whose schedule has returned to full normalcy ten months after being diagnosed with cancer, is hosted by Queen Camilla, which ends on its first day with a state banquet. It had a surprise appearance at an evening held at Buckingham Palace David and Victoria Beckham.
© GettyimagesBeckham attended a state banquet for the first time, with 180 guests in this case. The former British footballer is linked to the Middle Eastern country, as he is an ambassador for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, sitting next to Qatari businessman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who is president of PSG, a team where David also developed. part of his career. To his right was the new leader of the Conservative Party, Kevin Badenoch, who was making his debut at an event of this nature.
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© Getty ImagesQueen Camilla has reduced her presence on the tour to recover from an infection she has been suffering for a month, but she attended the banquet and paid tribute to Elizabeth II. She opted for a red velvet dress by Fiona Clare and an impressive Cocoshnik diamond tiara that, like the necklace, was part of her mother-in-law’s jewelry box. She wore a diamond and ruby bracelet as well as diamond earrings.
© Getty ImagesThe great Kokoshnik tiara was inherited by Maria of Teck in 1925 from Queen Alexandra of Denmark, wife of King Edward VII. It was designed in 1888 to emulate Alexandra’s sister Maria Feodorovna Romanova (baptized at birth as Dagmar of Denmark). ) Elizabeth II wore it publicly during her Commonwealth visit in 1954 and wore it regularly for the rest of her long reign.
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© Getty ImagesThe Princess of Wales, who attended the reception earlier in the morning for Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Jawah bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, did not attend the event, as had already been expected. Prince William was with the monarchs, as were other members of the royal family such as Princess Anne, the Dukes of Edinburgh and the Dukes of Gloucester.
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The kings are very concerned that everything is perfect, overseeing all the preparations. This afternoon they visited the ballroom, which has served as the backdrop for this type of event since 1914. It is the largest state room and contains two thrones that were built for the coronations of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
© Getty ImagesThey saw how the horseshoe shaped table was almost ready with food items, gold candelabra with 100 candles and floral arrangements in red tones. The ornaments will be donated tomorrow to care homes, orphanages and refugees through the Floral Angels charity, of which Queen Camilla is a member.
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© GettyimagesThe royal chef is responsible for creating the state banquet menu, which includes Cornish lobster tartlets and quail eggs. supreme of Windsor pheasant wrapped in Savoy cabbage, roasted celeriac puree, potato gratin with a soft creamy Suffolk cheese, truffle sauce and winter vegetables; A frozen bomb with organic Samoan vanilla ice cream and Balmoral plum sorbet for dessert. A halal version has also been developed.
© Getty ImagesThe Royal Cellar’s secretary is in charge of choosing the ideal pairing, which is served in six glasses and in this case also includes a non-alcoholic cocktail made with pomegranate, ginger and black lime. Porcelain dishes are engraved with Charles III’s coat of arms in gold, but also use the Great Service, a silver set covered with a thin layer of gold that was made for George IV when he was not yet king. As a curiosity, it takes eight people three weeks to clean and polish the service before a dinner of this nature.
© Getty ImagesThis is the second state feast that the kings celebrate in 2024. The previous one took place in June, where Japan’s Naruhito and Masako were guests. It was a long-awaited visit by the Japanese emperor, as it came four years later than expected due to a health crisis and the succession to the British Crown with the death of Elizabeth II in 2022.
This was the first day of the tour
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Jawah bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani were welcomed this morning in an event marked by the reappearance of Kate Middleton, who has not participated in an engagement of this nature since she was diagnosed with cancer. The Prince and Princess of Wales gave a formal reception on behalf of the King at his residence and then proceeded to the Horse Guards Parade, where the traditional welcoming ceremony took place. The next step was a carriage parade to Buckingham, where a lunch was held, attended by Queen Camilla.
The afternoon began for the Amir and his wife with a tour of a special exhibition at the Picture Gallery of the Royal Collection Trust and Turquoise Mountain Foundation items related to Qatar. They also went to Westminster Abbey, where we have already seen them at the coronation of Charles III, and at the Palace of Westminster.
