Royal Tea for 650: King Charles & Queen Camilla's US Visit

0:00It's April 27th. From red carpets to breaking stories, this is entertainment and celebrity news, powered by AI. The British Embassy in Washington is going all out for King Charles and Queen Camila State visit, whipping up an afternoon tea for over 600. 50 guests on April 27th. Hit Chef Craig Hardin in this team are cranking out 2,500 to 3,000 sandwiches, plus fresh scones hitting four types. Like Scottish salmon on brown bread, roast beef with horseradish, egg mayonnaise and cucumber, and pickle cucumber for that extra kick. They're bending traditions a bit by using the first imports of British beef for the roast beef ones, and baking scones just 90 minutes before. Service to keep them warm, serve with clotted cream, strawberry jam, and a fresh berry on top. Hardin says it's all based on experience, and a dash of love to feed the massive crowd. Social media is buzzing with reactions. Some folks joking about all that bread and crusts, others hyped on how delicious it looks, and the sheer workload.

1:02This tea caps off the royals first day, starting with a private White House meet-up with President Trump and Melania Trump. The visit marks the kickoff of Trump's term, tied to the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain. King Charles will make history addressing a joint session of Congress, like his mom did, plus there's a state dinner, New York engagements, and a 9-11 tribute at the Freedom Tower. As the kitchen hustle peaks, this royal spread sets the tone for a packed itinerary blending pomp, history, and heartfelt moments across the states.