State Visit from Kuwait: November 27 - 29, 2012

[Artemisia]

Now THIS is one loooooooong table (and absolutely magnificent room)!

[Nico]

Neither of those links are working for me

Sorry to hear that, maybe these links will work better :

Queen Elizabeth II Photos - Zimbio

Queen Elizabeth II Photos - Zimbio

Queen Elizabeth II Photos - The Amir Of Kuwait On His State Visit To The UK - Zimbio

Queen Elizabeth II Photos - The Amir Of Kuwait On His State Visit To The UK - Zimbio

[Artemisia]

Now that better pictures are available, the Duchess is definitely wearing the Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara; I was a bit confused because in some pictures the tiara looked spikey, almost like the Queen's GoGB tiara.

Prince Andrew is there as well; you can see him in this picture.

[cepe]

More images including some from tonights state banquet

Getty Images - Search: GBR: The Amir Of Kuwait On His State Visit To The UK#

[Dman]

Yeah, Camilla is wearing The Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara. She seems to stick with this tiara and The Delhi Durbar Tiara.

[cepe]

Originally Posted by Artemisia

Now that better pictures are available, the Duchess is definitely wearing the Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara; I was a bit confused because in some pictures the tiara looked spikey, almost like the Queen's GoGB tiara.

Prince Andrew is there as well; you can see him in this picture.

But where is Prince PHilip? I know that he was pictured prior to the banquet but I cant see him at the table or in this picture. Anyone else spot him here?

[Artemisia]

Originally Posted by cepe

But where is Prince PHilip? I know that he was pictured prior to the banquet but I cant see him at the table or in this picture. Anyone else spot him here?

I don't think he actually stayed for the dinner. The Duke posed for official pictures alongside the Amir and the Queen, and then probably retired. Prince Charles appears to be seated where, if present, Prince Philip would have normally sat. This picture offers a pretty good view of the table (both sides) and I'm pretty sure the Duke of Edinburgh isn't there.

[cepe]

thats what I thought. So he is taking it easier then. Good.

[Nico]

At Windsor the Duke is always seated on the other side of the table :

Queen Elizabeth II Pictures - The Amir Of Kuwait On His State Visit To The UK - Zimbio

As far i can tell Sophie was there too (botom right of the picture).

[Artemisia]

Sophie is indeed there (is she wearing her wedding tiara?) but I still can't find any traces of the Duke of Edinburgh on either side of the table.

[Duke-of-Earl]

A lot of people there. Anyone know which members of the BRF normally attend state dinners?

[Dman]

I think Prince Philip is sitting on the other side of the table at this Banquet. At Buckingham Palace he usually sit two seats from The Queen.

[Artemisia]

Originally Posted by Duke-of-Earl

A lot of people there. Anyone know which members of the BRF normally attend state dinners?

There isn't really a template; whoever the Queen invites and/or is available can attend. It also depends on who the state dinner is in honour of; for instance, the Duke of York frequents dinners in honour of Arab and Asian diplomats (he has apparantely extensive connections there due to his former role). Typically, it is most usual to see the Gloucesters and the Wessexes, the Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent... Quite often, several of the Queen's Women of the Bedchamber attend too.

[Dman]

The table pieces are very nice but how on earth do you see the person sitting on the other side from you?

[Dman]

The Queen introduces the Head of State to members of her family before they make their way to the Banquet as well.

[cepe]

Originally Posted by Dman

The table pieces are very nice but how on earth do you see the person sitting on the other side from you?

In formal banqueting, it isn't necessary as you should not speak across the table.

[PrincessofEurope]

in the table length picture i think i spotted Princess Anne in the Greek meander tiara

[Tarlita]

Thanks to all for the links to great pictures.

[MagMil]

I think this some new tiara for Sophie
This tiara looks more bigger than her wedding tiara I'm glad that Queen gives Sophie new tiara to wear, but I hope to see it pictures or some footages with better view

[Spheno]

All answers you can find here :):
Qatar State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Qatar State Banquet at Windsor Castle - YouTube