What was served at the King’s white-tie banquet for Donald Trump?

Thursday 18 September 2025 07:04 BSTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks at President Donald Trump as they attend Wednesday's state banquet (AP)Donald Trump commenced his second state visit to the UK with an elaborate ceremonial welcome, featuring significant military pomp and pageantry. He was personally greeted by the King and his immediate family, including the Princess of Wales, and participated in a carriage procession to Windsor Castle. The welcome involved approximately 1,500 troops and the largest Guard of Honour for a state visit in living memory, with enhanced security measures in place. During the visit, Mr Trump viewed US artefacts from the Royal Collection, including a letter from Abraham Lincoln to Queen Victoria, highlighting the UK-US special relationship. The state visit concluded with a banquet where the Princess of Wales wore a British-designed couture creation, and guests enjoyed a menu featuring British produce and a Transatlantic Whisky Sour. The full menu included: Hampshire Watercress Panna Cotta with Parmesan Shortbread and Quail Egg Salad. Organic Norfolk Chicken Ballotine wrapped in Courgettes, with a Thyme and Savoury Infused Jus. Vanilla Ice Cream Bombe with Kentish Raspberry Sorbet interior with lightly poached Victoria PlumsIn fullFrom parmesan shortbread to poached plums: The full menu for Trump’s lavish state banquet

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