With rumours of an imminent announcement for a Japanese State Visit to the United Kingdom, which would mark a slow return to normality for the British Royals, and current State Visits from Spain to the Netherlands and to Belgium from Luxembourg, it only feels appropriate to take a look at what a State Visit is, and what it entails.
State Visits are the highest form of diplomatic trips…
The year 2022 will mark Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s Golden Jubilee – her 50th year on the throne – and, like many important occasions, it will be marked in style.
Events to celebrate the occasion will include homages to her father, King Frederik…
Polish the Silver: Buckingham Palace prepares for State Banquet
18th October 2015
As Great Britain awaits the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Madame Peng Liyuan, preparations are well underway at Buckingham Palace for the traditional State Banquet. The elaborate preparations for the exquisite banquet began weeks ago, and it is…
The Prince of Wales is opting not to attend next week’s State Banquet honouring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Clarence House did not provide any reason as to why Prince Charles will not attend besides the following: “The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have significant involvement in the State Visit by The President of The People’s Republic of China.” The various…
