First Lady Melania Trump Releases Details on the State Dinner with His Majesty King Charles the III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla

This evening, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla for a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House. The event, the first State Dinner of the second term, was curated by the First Lady to celebrate the "Special Relationship" between the two nations as the United States marks its 250th anniversary of independence. The menu emphasizes seasonal spring flavors and ingredients sourced directly from the White House grounds, including herbs and honey from the newly expanded South Lawn apiary. First Course: Garden Vegetable Velouté with hearts of palm, toasted shallots, and micro mint. Second Course: Handcrafted Spring Herbed Ravioli featuring ricotta, earthy morels, and a light parmesan emulsion. Main Course: Classic Dover Sole Meunière prepared with brown butter, accompanied by potato pavé, spring ramps, and snow peas. Dessert: A signature White House Honey & Vanilla Bean Crémeux. The dessert is shaped like a beehive and features a flourless chocolate gâteau, almond joconde, and crème fraîche ice cream, highlighting the White House's own honey production. The wines were chosen to celebrate the quality of American viticulture: Hopkins Riesling “Heritage” 2024 (Connecticut) The Penner-Ash Pinot Noir “Willamette Valley” 2022 (Oregon) The Newton Chardonnay “Unfiltered” 2022 (California) The evening will showcase the precision and talent of United States military musicians. Performances will be provided by: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band The United States Army Chorus, Strings, and Herald Trumpets The United States Air Force Singing Sergeants and Strings The East Room has been transformed to evoke the beauty of a classic English garden: Floral Landscape: Guests are greeted by cherry blossoms in the Grand Foyer. The dining room features towering trees, garden boxes of lilac, butterfly ranunculus, phlox, and lily of the valley. Table Settings: Tables are dressed in green pleated linens with gold and white accents. Historical China: The dinner will be served on a mix of the Clinton and Bush State Services, complemented by over 250 pieces of vermeil (gilded silver) from the White House collection. Artisan Craft: Settings include hand-crafted ceramics by American artisan Ben Wolff and hand-painted menus. The State Dinner serves as the centerpiece of the four-day visit, blending historic White House traditions with modern American craftsmanship to honor the enduring bond between the United States and the United Kingdom. The Culinary ExperienceWine SelectionsEntertainmentFloral & Décor: "The English Garden"