The third day of the State Visit in Italy by King Carlo and Camilla ended in the sign of elegance with A state banquet at the Quirinaleduring which guests respected the Dress Code “Black Tie”. An opportunity in which Italian style, culture and flavors have intertwined to celebrate the friendship between two nations linked by centuries of diplomatic and cultural relations. Upon arrival, the sovereigns, with the Queen in Long Dress of Green Pizzo, were received by the Oisanto di Campo del President, General Marco Nasi, and accompanied in the Brustolon room, where the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and his daughter Laura welcomed them,. Also present was the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. The delegation then moved to the Corazzieri Motor Show for the presentation of the guests and subsequently to the Holiday Motor Show, where the State Dinner took place. President Mattarella pronounced a welcome toast, followed by the toast of King Charles III. During the evening there was also room for a traditional musical moment: the Piper of the king, accompanied by five regimental cars, performed a short concert.
Among the 150 selected guests, Italian and British authorities, institutional figures and representatives of the cultural and entrepreneurial world. John Elkann arrived with his wife Lavinia Borromeo, Andrea Bocelli with his wife Veronica, Federico Marchetti, Brunello Cucinelli, The vice -president of the CSM, Fabio Pinelli, Pierferdinando Casini with girlfriend Maddalena, the minister Alessandro Giuli with his wife, the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto with his wife, the interior minister Matteo planted. “We are very excited and honored to have been invited to this dinner with the royals,” he told us Brunello Cucinelli. «Tomorrow I will leave for Ravenna, my hometown where the real will arrive tomorrow morning. The Romagna are electrified and can’t wait to see the king and the queen », he added Federico Marchetti.
The second day of the state visit of King Carlo and Queen Camilla began at the Quirinale with the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura. But the highlight of the day was the visit of the Colosseum with an exceptional Cicero, Alberto Angela who revealed us exclusively a secret: the Queen loves her programs
The 0 km menu, with caponata and courgette flowers, which tells Italy
But the real protagonists, once again, were the flavors of our land. The menu was curated by chef Chiara Condolci, under the guidance of the executive chef Fabrizio Boca and consisted of four coursesall based on seasonal ingredients, at km 0, cultivated in the vegetable gardens of the presidential residence of Castelporziano. To start a vegetable vegetable appetizer, followed by the pasta buttons with aubergine caponata. According to a spiker in salt crust with roasted potatoes, artichokes and courgette flowers. And a great ending a fiordilatte and raspberry ice cream cake. A triumph of authentic Italianness, with regional touches such as the caponata, who wanted to pay homage to the Sicilian origins of President Mattarella, in perfect harmony with the Green tastes of the sovereign. Therefore simple and genuine combinations with attention to the environment and the short chain, two themes very welcome by the British sovereign.
Each dish, each label selected between large cellars and small producers, wanted to tell a part of Italy and represent our food and wine heritage in its variety and quality, also enhancing the least known territories. At the Quirinale everything is perfectly studied, from the shopping list to the preparation of the menu (which must never be repeated), from Mise en place the ironing of the meters and meters of tablecloths that serve to set up the tables. The service also follows precise rules. At the table, no setting: during the official banquets the “French” service is adopted, which allows guests to use directly from the serving dish.
It is no mystery: King Carlo deeply loves Italian cuisine. The sovereign had already wanted to pay homage to our food last February with a dinner in his residence in Highgrove, dedicated precisely to the food, fashion and culture of our country. The event was attended by some prominent figures of the Italian community, such as Federico Marchetti, president of the Fashion Task Force Founded by King himself, Prince Aimone of Savoy Aosta, cousin of the sovereign, Maurizio Marinella, heir of the historic Neapolitan tailoring, and Brunello Cucinelli, famous designer and entrepreneur, whom King Carlo called “the most elegant man in the world”. Even that evening highlighted the Italian gastronomic excellence, with dishes with a Mediterranean flavor revisited in a “fusion” key by chef Francesco Mazzei. All the ingredients used came exclusively from the United Kingdom, except for the extra virgin olive oil, selected in the Umbria Region and provided by the Farchioni di Spoleto company.

The State Banquet of King Carlo and Queen Camilla at the Quirinale
Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesKing Carlo and Camilla, stage (greedy) unscheduled by Giolitti
Staying on the theme food, after the historic speech in Parliament, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were the protagonists of a delicious output. Once out of Palazzo Montecitorio, they made a short stop in front of the famous ice cream shop Giolitti, a Roman institution in terms of real sweetness and beyond. Intrigued by the fame of the place, the sovereigns have dismissed with discretion towards the entrance, without however entering, detained by the crowd. The managers then promptly offered to his majesty a cup of caramel ice cream, served on a tray complete with napkin, directly outside the room. After a thank you smile and a few courteous words, King Carlo and the queen went back to Bentley, carrying a good memory behind.
The flowers? A touch of elegance designed in every detail
The floral decoration of state banquets also obeys precise and consolidated rules. The flowers, carefully selected according to the season, come from the specialized markets, from the greenhouses of the Quirinale or, when the climate allows it, from the splendid presidential estate of Castelporziano. Variety with a delicate perfume are privileged, in order not to interfere with the aromas of the dishes served at the table. The chosen shades are selected to harmonize with the elegant color color palette. The compositions are arranged with discretion at the foot of the golden bronze candelabra, whose candles are turned on with ritual punctuality: ten minutes before the guests entry.
Today the real celebrates their twentieth wedding anniversary
The most exciting moment of the State Banquet was Brindisi at the twenty years of marriage between King Carlo and Queen Camilla, An event that has imprinted this second day of the state visit a personal value, transforming this journey not only into a diplomatic opportunity, but also in an intimate moment of celebration of their union. Traditionally, two decades of marriage are celebrated with a porcelain gift, but Buckingham Palace did not reveal if the couple exchanged gifts. Some sources said that the two royal “are not types that love to attract attention to them”.
King Carlo and Queen Camilla certainly did not have a simple love story. But on April 9, 2005, 35 years after their first meeting, against all forecasts, they finally managed to get married, sealing a relationship that had gone through deceived criticisms, mediations, dramas and expectations. The civil ceremony, celebrated at Windsor Guildhall, was not only a personal success for the couple, but also a significant event in the history of the British royal family.
The wedding day was not exempt from unexpected events. The date of the wedding had to be postponed by 24 hours to allow Prince Charles to participate in the funeral of Pope John Paul II, an event that involved the whole world and was also an opportunity for reflection for the monarchy. The civil ceremony, which took place at Windsor Guildhall, was followed by a blessing in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Although the couple had chosen not to opt for a religious marriage, due to their divorce state, the event still had a strong symbolic meaning, also thanks to the blessing of the deceased queen Elizabeth II, who organized a reception for the spouses at Windsor Castle. Today Carlo and Camilla are experiencing an extremely happy wedding and remarkable popularity as real, faithful to the role and tireless, despite the age and health problems.
The exclusive interview with the two actors, former students of the Academy of Dramatic Art Silvio D’Amico, today present at the meeting with King Carlo at the former Matters of Testaccio where a short theatrical performance in Italian of theOthello

The other times of Carlo al Quirinale
The relationship of the sovereign with the Quirinale is longtime And each time stage has left a precise imprint in its personal and diplomatic history. The first visit dates back to 1985, when, together with Princess Diana, he was received by the President of the Republic Francesco Cossiga. An opportunity marked by great solemnity, designed to strengthen the links between London and Rome. In 1991, the then prince returned to the Quirinale during another official visit, receiving the title of “Honorary Nursery of the Carabinieri Regiment of the Republic”. In 201 there was another visit to the Quirinale of the then Prince Charles with the Duchess of Cornwall under the presidency of Sergio Mattarella.7
More recently, in 2021, Carlo was again a guest of the Quirinale on the occasion of the G20 in Rome, at the invitation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi. During the reception, the future king strongly reiterated his environmental cause and the need to pass “from the beautiful words to even more beautiful actions”, once again highlighting his profound dedication to the environmental cause and the fight against climate change.

The State Banquet of King Carlo and Queen Camilla at the Quirinale
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The State Banquet of King Carlo and Queen Camilla at the Quirinale
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The State Banquet of King Carlo and Queen Camilla at the Quirinale
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The State Banquet of King Carlo and Queen Camilla at the Quirinale
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The State Banquet of King Carlo and Queen Camilla at the Quirinale
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The State Banquet of King Carlo and Queen Camilla at the Quirinale
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