The Queen's royal state banquet rules for King Charles III to follow: how the new monarch will welcome guests at Buckingham Palace and all the dining rules revealed
November 22, 2022 - 16:42 GMT Sophie Hamilton A royal banquet at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle is a grand affair. Heads of state, Britain's aristocracy and a whole host of important dignitaries have had the pleasure of dining with the monarch over the years.With King Charles III set to preside over his first state banquet as monarch on Tuesday night to welcome South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa to the UK, we're sure Buckingham Palace is due to be a visual spectacle.
4. Now, this is precise: every place setting must be precisely 18 inches apart - with measuring sticks used to ensure absolute precision. MORE: Kate Middleton's most unusual eating habits revealed – and Princess Charlotte has inherited one7. Staff use a traffic light system to co-ordinate the serving of courses.
10. There is a dress code for state banquets: formal gowns, often white tie, and tiaras for the ladies. National dress is also worn.The Countess of Wessex arrives at a state banquet at the palace 15. The former Queen was known to be a fast eater. There is actually a rule that stipulates when the monarch finishes their meal, everyone else must also put their knife and fork down too.16. It is important to note which side of the monarch you are sitting on. It is customary for the guest of honour to sit to the right of the monarch and it follows that he will speak to that person during the first course of the dinner.
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