The State Banquet

SueDonim 😂

I saw a reference to a guest, one Sir Michael Jagger. It took a moment for my Covid-afflicted brain cogs to whirr into action and understand who they meant.

This is supposed to be a pleasant thread!

Does anyone else think that the marriage of Macron is in a precarious situation ?

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Found one! Yes the Trichlore.
“Look does anybody mind if I wear the blue next week? “. 👑

Oh yes, I've just arrived back and found one of Mme Macron.
Very elegant!

But only three courses ….

ronib

The Duchess of Gloucester was supremely elegant and I did wonder what her exercise programme was to keep her look so supple. I thought some of the gowns were too voluminous for this time of year.

Means they can eat as much as they like😁

The Duchess of Gloucester was supremely elegant and I did wonder what her exercise programme was to keep her look so supple. I thought some of the gowns were too voluminous for this time of year.

The red white and blue colour scheme works well for both countries.

Who on earth designed that shapeless thing the Queen is wearing?

That is not my favourite of the dresses the Princess of Wales has worn.
The colour seems harsh on her.
She mostly looks superb but I don’t particularly like that one,.

MJ

I am not a fan of the royals but I was glad to see Catherine up and about again and looking so lovely after the horrible time she has had recently.

Absolutely not Casdon. No shooting on this thread!

I thought everyone looked lovely, they all captured their own style and lots of nods to French couture.

Welcome back FGT2!

I’ll probably be pilloried for saying this, but I actually prefer Brigitte’s dress to Catherine’s, because I think that a column dress goes best with a long cape, there’s just too much fabric otherwise. Shoot me now.

* Tricolore

Duh.
No wonder I didn’t do ‘A’ level French!

Found one! Yes the Trichlore.
“Look does anybody mind if I wear the blue next week? “. 👑

I’m looking escaped for one of Mme. Macron …

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Agree about the quality of the cloth WW just look at the thickness and style of Camilla’s dress. Superb!

I was assuming she wouldn't be drinking red, but of course, she may not spill it like I do!

“Therefore, as we dine here in this ancient place, redolent with our shared history, allow me to propose a toast to France and to our new entente."

I love this bit!
Windsor was, of course, built by William of Normandy.

I can’t post a photo of Madame Macron. In a stunning blue number, very similar design to Catherine’s.

The menu looked good, Raymond Blanc did the starter and was also at the banquet.
I’d have gone for the food and wine even if I had to eat it in the kitchen 😂

Whitewavemark2

Thanks for the photos.

What I learned when I visited Buckingham Palace one year to a display of th3 late Queen’s dresses was that we can’t really appreciate the exquisite material and workmanship until close up.

I just loved looking at the material and embroidery etc absolutely divine.

I agree Whitewave. We went to the Palace to see the Princess of Wales wedding dress.

escaped

Wow! I bet there wasn't a fork out of place.
Though Macron and wife might have wanted to hang onto the same cutlery for every course. I've never really understood that.

I read that it took something like the best part of a week to lay and dress the table.

It would be my luck that if I did all that, M. Macron would WhatsApp me at 5pm to say he's got a headache and is taking a rain check.

Wow! I bet there wasn't a fork out of place.
Though Macron and wife might have wanted to hang onto the same cutlery for every course. I've never really understood that.

Sarnia

Me too, ferryann23. My Dad was annoyed enough with my liking the Beatles and hair just skimming their collar then he went up a couple of notches, then the Rolling Stones arrived with the scrummy Brian Jones, with hair touching their shoulders (Good spell in the Army etc etc) but once Jimi Hendrix got my attention he gave up.

Lol - yes in my house too they would have all been in the army.