King Charles Hosts Star-Studded Dinner Celebrating Anglo-Italian Ties
The event featured prominent guests and Italian-inspired cuisine ahead of the royal couple's planned April trip to Italy.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted a dinner at Highgrove House with notable guests, including David and Victoria Beckham, Helen Mirren, Donatella Versace, and Stanley Tucci.
- The dinner celebrated Anglo-Italian cultural connections, with Charles delivering part of his speech in Italian, expressing his admiration for Italy and its cuisine.
- The menu highlighted Italian-inspired slow food made with local ingredients, such as Scottish crab panzanella and Highgrove-grown herb ravioli.
- Charles demonstrated his bartending skills by mixing martinis, assisted by actor Stanley Tucci, adding a lighthearted touch to the evening.
- The dinner served as a prelude to the royal couple's upcoming April visit to Italy, which will include meetings with Pope Francis and Italian leaders, coinciding with their 20th wedding anniversary.