After a full day in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, the main event for Prince Charles and Camilla was the White House dinner - a black-tie affair in their honor attended by Washington's political, academic and business elite.
President George W. Bush has hosted only five formal White House dinners for world leaders since taking office in 2001.
About 130 people were expected for dinner in the State Dining Room on the White House's grand main floor.
<<< Click to see who was at the dinner as well as the after-dinner guest list.
Guests will dine on:Celery Broth with Crispy Rock ShrimpNewton Chardonnay "Unfiltered" 2002Medallions of Buffalo TenderloinRoasted CornWild Rice PancakesGlazed Parsnips and Young CarrotsPeter Michael Pinot Noir “Le Moulin Rouge” 2002Mint Romaine Lettuce with Blood Orange VinaigretteVermont Camembert Cheese and Spiced WalnutsPetits Fours CakeChartreuse Ice Cream with Red and Green Grape SauceIron Horse "Wedding Cuvée" 2002
The grand meal will be served in the State Dining Room using the following:Clinton China Vermeil flatwareGold pintuck silk tableclothsSprays of white phaeleanopsis orchids with camellia foliage in the historic White House vermeil candelabras
Music will be provided by:The United States Marine Band Flute trio – East EntranceThe United States Marine Band – Grand FoyerThe United States Marine Band "Strolling Strings" – The State Floor
After Dinner Entertainment:Yo Yo Ma, cellist – The East RoomKathryn Stott, concert pianist – The East RoomThe United States Marine Dance Band – The Grand Foyer
Credits: The White House, CBS News, Embassy Web sites
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