Royal Dinner Erupts into Squabble between Donald Trump and King Charles in the Kitchen
The state banquet for President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle was not without its share of unexpected drama. According to reports by the British 'Daily Mail', a heated dispute between the Secret Service and British chefs in the kitchen disrupted the glamorous event.
The conflict, it seems, was initiated by conflicting protocols and misunderstandings over security and kitchen operations. This dispute can be traced back to a similar incident during a visit by US President George W. Bush in 2003.
The main course of the banquet featured organic Norfolk chicken ballotine wrapped in zucchini with thyme. This was followed by a dessert that was a vanilla ice cream bomb with a raspberry sorbet core. The meal was paired with an exquisite selection of wines: an aperitif of English sparkling wine from Wiston Estate, a dry white wine Domaine Bonneau de Martray, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018, a 2000 Ridge Vineyards Montebello red, and a Champagne Pol Roger Extra Cuvee de Reserve from 1998 to round off the experience. Despite Trump's reputation as a teetotaler, guests could enjoy a specially created 'Transatlantic Whisky Sour' made with Johnnie Walker, marmalade, and toasted marshmallow.
The dispute between the American security agents and the British chefs was not lost on the guests. Palace officials, however, denied the portrayal of the incident, but confirmed that the argument in the kitchen was unavoidable to those in the hall. Raised voices and a heated exchange were reported between the Secret Service and the British chefs.
The dispute took place in the royal kitchen of Windsor Castle. The Secret Service agents reportedly tasted the dishes beforehand, causing dismay among the British kitchen crew. This clash between American security culture and British culinary tradition lasted several minutes, but the guests remained oblivious to the commotion.
The state banquet concluded with a 1945 port wine honoring Trump as the 45th US president, and a 1912 cognac commemorating the birth year of his Scottish mother. Despite the incident, the state banquet was a grand affair, reflecting the rich history and tradition of Windsor Castle.
