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Netizens Fascinated By Trump Family’s Outfit Choices At Banquet With British Royal Family
Kate Middleton’s unexpected pairing during a state banquet raised some eyebrows online.
The British royal family hosted the Trumps at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, September 17. But it wasn’t the panna cotta or the chicken ballotine that stole the spotlight.
Netizens couldn’t help but notice who walked with whom and who sat with whom at the 155-feet long banquet table.
Highlights
- The British royal family hosted the Trumps at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, September 17.
- Netizens were surprised by who walked with whom and who sat with whom at the 155-feet long banquet table.
- “Did no one advise [sic] the trumps on what is appropriate dress for meeting the Royals?” one asked online.
Some were also fascinated by the outfit choices, with one asking: “Did no one advise [sic] the trumps on what is appropriate dress for meeting the Royals?”
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Kate Middleton’s unexpected pairing during a state banquet raised some eyebrows online
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The 155-feet long banquet table was laden with 139 candles and 1,452 pieces of cutlery for the guests, who feasted on Hampshire watercress panna cotta with parmesan shortbread and quail egg salad for the first course.
The staff brought out organic Norfolk chicken ballotine wrapped in courgettes with a thyme and savoury jus for the main course.
As for dessert, the guests were served vanilla ice cream bombe with Kentish raspberry sorbet and poached Victoria plums.
Image credits: Aaron Chown-WPA Pool/Getty Images
Around 160 guests were part of the banquet, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. first lady Melania Trump.
Donald’s daughter Tiffany, whom he shares with his second wife Marla Maples, was the only child to accompany him for the state banquet.
Guests dined on panna cotta and chicken ballotine at the 155-feet long banquet table
Image credits: princeandprincessofwales/Instagram
Ahead of the dinner, the guests entered in a royal procession, led by King Charles and President Trump in the front.
They were followed by Queen Camilla and Melania, while Prince William and Paula Reynolds, the chair of National Grid – the UK’s national electricity and gas system, walked behind them.
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Next in line was Kate Middleton, who was accompanied by Tiffany’s husband and business executive, Michael Boulos.
About five places behind them, Tiffany was seen walking in with Apple CEO Tim Cook beside her.
One called Tiffany’s outfit a “prom dress,” while another said, “Maybe Tiffany does not know the dress code in the UK.”
“Did no one advise [sic] the trumps on what is appropriate dress for meeting the Royals?” one asked online
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Another said, “Tiffany looked really pretty. Love her dress.”
“Why is Tiffany even there?” one asked.
“Sitting with Tim Cook is hardly a snub!” read another comment. “Who cares who she sat next to. Perhaps she wanted to sit next to him and requested it.”
“I seriously doubt Tiffany was snubbed,” commented another. “I’m sure every bit of this was all prearranged.”
“So it was a family vacation!!!!” another said.
Image credits: Aaron Chown-WPA Pool/Getty Images
Normally at UK state banquets, the walk-in order for the procession is decided by royal protocol, diplomatic order and seating arrangements.
Senior members of the royal family, like the King, Queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, would take priority in positioning and pairing.
They would be followed by heads of state, top government officials and other high-profile guests.
“Perhaps she wanted to sit next to him and requested it,” one said about Tiffany’s pairing in the procession
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Hence, in this case, Michael Boulos, who serves as CEO of his family’s business SCOA Nigeria and is also a member of the Trump family, accompanied Princess Kate in the procession.
Meanwhile, Tiffany was given a position behind since she was a guest by virtue of being the U.S. president’s child.
Michael, who had proposed to Tiffany at the White House in January 2021, tied the knot with her in November 2022.
They welcomed son Alexander Trump Boulos in May this year.
Image credits: Evan Vucci – Pool/Getty Images
Princess Kate, who has been making a gradual return back to royal duties after undergoing cancer treatment, made a dazzling statement at the banquet with her go-to royal headpiece, the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara.
She was dressed in a couture gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley and accessorized with earrings that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in 2022.
Princess Kate wore the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, previously worn by the late Princess Diana
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The Lover’s Knot Tiara was worn by the Princess of Wales to other state banquets and events in the past. It was made for Queen Elizabeth II’s grandmother Queen Mary in 1914.
The pearl and diamond-encrusted tiara was also worn by the late Princess Diana.
“Oh my gosh so perfect so classy beautiful,” a royal fan commented on a photo of Prince William and Princess Kate on social media.
“That dress,” one said. “Our future queen.”
Another wrote, “Kate looks so pretty & regal.”
“Princess Catherine the epitome of elegance and grace,” read one comment online
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Winnie the Moo 4 months ago
Excuse me?! Tíffany was wearing a “prom dress”?! WTF was Melania wearing????
ImdaPrincesse 4 months ago
They're both dressed like the sale rack at Kohls
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Andrew Burke 4 months ago
"...Hampshire watercress panna cotta with parmesan shortbread and quail egg salad for the first course. ... organic Norfolk chicken ballotine wrapped in courgettes with a thyme and savoury jus for the main course. ... vanilla ice cream bombe with Kentish raspberry sorbet and poached Victoria plums" The food sounds delightful, but oh Lord, I can just picture Rump feeling so outta place and wishing for a bucket of KFC!
Alexandra 4 months ago
For the love of God! It's Catherine, Princess of Wales, NOT Kate Middleton and NOT Princess Kate! How hard can it be to use the correct titles? Please indicate that you had more than just primary education by calling the Princess of Wales what she is, the Princess of Wales.
JoNo 4 months ago
The poll question up above? How about an option for "Stop using 'Kate Middleton' or 'Princess Kate' when referring to the Princess of Wales (or Princess Catherine if you have to". That made me madder than what Tiffany wore and who walked in with whom or sat next to. Her name is NOT Kate Middleton and hasn't been for over 14 years.
Jayne Turner 4 months ago
I do wonder if people using her maiden name would like to be referred to by theirs after marriage.
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LollyLaLu 4 months ago
Oh, the elegance of it all. Quite lovely, Catherine & William flawless. Such a shame clueless trump & his tribe were there. Poor Donald, probably didn't know which fork to use, somebody hand him a Big Mac before he starves...Oh & about that BBBB (BIG BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY BOOK)...The protest was right on, Well done you 👏👏👏
Howl's sleeping castle 4 months ago (edited)
Same. If I really have pick, it will be Melania's dress. That looks like something you would wear to an office party.
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Tucker Cahooter 4 months ago
The top picture shows Trump was seated in the middle. I'm sure that is the correct protocol but I am surprised he didn't demand to be seated at the head of the table on a gold throne
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
A commoner does not make demands of the King. Bet he installs one in the white house soon though.
Load More Replies... Jayne Turner 4 months ago
Do the trump women not get an allowance for pantyhose? All that stringy or flaccid bare flesh on view, and goes shoved into ill fitting shoes. You can't buy class obviously!
Fond O'Cats 4 months ago
The whole thing is silly. The dress code is silly, but it's a costume for what is basically theater. It's silly and weird that in 2025 heads of state are invited to, or be expected to attend these types of royal events.
arthbach 4 months ago
Fond O'Cats, silly, or not, the fact remains Charles *is* head of state of the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand....It is not a 'state visit' if these countries if he is not involved. A 'state visit' is when one head of state visits another head of state. In monarchies where the royal is not head of state, there's still a huge deal of pomp around state visits, just as much as when two heads of state from non-monarchies have their little soirees.
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Teresa Hale 4 months ago
I am no fan of anything Trump but I don’t see anything wrong with Tiffany’s dress. I personally don’t like Melanie’s and have seen her in much more elegant outfits. In any case it doesn’t make sense to me to make an issue of what these women wear. There are huge critical issues on the table and these types of quibbles obscure them and increase hostility. Tiffany, at least, can’t help being born a Trump.
Winnie the Moo 4 months ago
Excuse me?! Tíffany was wearing a “prom dress”?! WTF was Melania wearing????
ImdaPrincesse 4 months ago
They're both dressed like the sale rack at Kohls
Load More Replies... Andrew Burke 4 months ago
"...Hampshire watercress panna cotta with parmesan shortbread and quail egg salad for the first course. ... organic Norfolk chicken ballotine wrapped in courgettes with a thyme and savoury jus for the main course. ... vanilla ice cream bombe with Kentish raspberry sorbet and poached Victoria plums" The food sounds delightful, but oh Lord, I can just picture Rump feeling so outta place and wishing for a bucket of KFC!
Alexandra 4 months ago
For the love of God! It's Catherine, Princess of Wales, NOT Kate Middleton and NOT Princess Kate! How hard can it be to use the correct titles? Please indicate that you had more than just primary education by calling the Princess of Wales what she is, the Princess of Wales.
JoNo 4 months ago
The poll question up above? How about an option for "Stop using 'Kate Middleton' or 'Princess Kate' when referring to the Princess of Wales (or Princess Catherine if you have to". That made me madder than what Tiffany wore and who walked in with whom or sat next to. Her name is NOT Kate Middleton and hasn't been for over 14 years.
Jayne Turner 4 months ago
I do wonder if people using her maiden name would like to be referred to by theirs after marriage.
Load More Replies... LollyLaLu 4 months ago
Oh, the elegance of it all. Quite lovely, Catherine & William flawless. Such a shame clueless trump & his tribe were there. Poor Donald, probably didn't know which fork to use, somebody hand him a Big Mac before he starves...Oh & about that BBBB (BIG BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY BOOK)...The protest was right on, Well done you 👏👏👏
Howl's sleeping castle 4 months ago (edited)
Same. If I really have pick, it will be Melania's dress. That looks like something you would wear to an office party.
Load More Replies... Tucker Cahooter 4 months ago
The top picture shows Trump was seated in the middle. I'm sure that is the correct protocol but I am surprised he didn't demand to be seated at the head of the table on a gold throne
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
A commoner does not make demands of the King. Bet he installs one in the white house soon though.
Load More Replies... Jayne Turner 4 months ago
Do the trump women not get an allowance for pantyhose? All that stringy or flaccid bare flesh on view, and goes shoved into ill fitting shoes. You can't buy class obviously!
Fond O'Cats 4 months ago
The whole thing is silly. The dress code is silly, but it's a costume for what is basically theater. It's silly and weird that in 2025 heads of state are invited to, or be expected to attend these types of royal events.
arthbach 4 months ago
Fond O'Cats, silly, or not, the fact remains Charles *is* head of state of the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand....It is not a 'state visit' if these countries if he is not involved. A 'state visit' is when one head of state visits another head of state. In monarchies where the royal is not head of state, there's still a huge deal of pomp around state visits, just as much as when two heads of state from non-monarchies have their little soirees.
Load More Replies... Teresa Hale 4 months ago
I am no fan of anything Trump but I don’t see anything wrong with Tiffany’s dress. I personally don’t like Melanie’s and have seen her in much more elegant outfits. In any case it doesn’t make sense to me to make an issue of what these women wear. There are huge critical issues on the table and these types of quibbles obscure them and increase hostility. Tiffany, at least, can’t help being born a Trump.
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