King Charles is set to host the U.S. president and First Lady Melania Trump from Sept. 17-19, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on July 14. The reception will take place at Windsor Castle, ...

The Obamas’ State Dinner for then-French President Francois Hollande in 2014 brought a star-studded guest list that included Bradley Cooper, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephen Colbert and Elon Musk.

Donald Trump is set to be hosted at Windsor Castle by King Charles and Queen Camilla as he makes an unprecedented second ...

Ronald Reagan’s first state dinner in 1981 was for Margaret Thatcher, a nod to the United States’ close ties with Britain and its conservative leader.

Nowadays, the term "state dinner" is used exclusively to refer to dinners hosted by the White House in honor of foreign heads of state when they visit the U.S. -- and they're huge diplomatic events.

A state dinner, which showcases power and influence, gives the president and first lady the chance to honor a world leader with their spouse, according to the White House Historical Association.

A state dinner, which showcases power and influence, gives the president and first lady the chance to honor a world leader with their spouse, according to the White House Historical Association.

What is a state dinner, and why do we have them? State dinners are typically carried out in black-tie formal attire, with official speeches and toasts, elaborate food and notable celebrity guests.

Nowadays, the term "state dinner" is used exclusively to refer to dinners hosted by the White House in honor of foreign heads of state when they visit the U.S. -- and they're huge diplomatic events.