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White House historian breaks down what goes into planning state dinners

Name: White House historian breaks down what goes into planning state dinners
Uploaded: 2026-04-28T16:50:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 14 s
Description: The White House is preparing to host a state dinner on Tuesday night for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. White House historian and first lady expert Jennifer Pickens explains what goes into planning the event.

The White House is preparing to host a state dinner on Tuesday night for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. White House historian and first lady expert Jennifer Pickens explains what goes into planning the event.