Biden's State Dinner for Macron - in pictures

  • The dinner programme and menu for Thursday evening's State Dinner in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Reuters
    The dinner programme and menu for Thursday evening's State Dinner in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Reuters
  • White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford shows calotte of beef, one of the dishes to be offered. EPA
    White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford shows calotte of beef, one of the dishes to be offered. EPA
  • President Macron and his wife will be hosted by US President Joe Biden and US first lady Jill Biden for the first State Dinner of the Biden presidency. EPA
    President Macron and his wife will be hosted by US President Joe Biden and US first lady Jill Biden for the first State Dinner of the Biden presidency. EPA
  • Chef Cris Comerford, left, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison, right, show dishes that will be offered. EPA
    Chef Cris Comerford, left, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison, right, show dishes that will be offered. EPA
  • The decor of red, white and blue reflects the colours of both the US and France. EPA
    The decor of red, white and blue reflects the colours of both the US and France. EPA
  • Ms Biden speaks to the media about the upcoming meal. EPA
    Ms Biden speaks to the media about the upcoming meal. EPA
  • From Maine lobster to California wines, President Biden will showcase US flavours at the dinner. EPA
    From Maine lobster to California wines, President Biden will showcase US flavours at the dinner. EPA
  • An example of the table setting and floral arrangement for Thursday evening's State Dinner. EPA
    An example of the table setting and floral arrangement for Thursday evening's State Dinner. EPA
  • Calotte of beef and butter poached Maine lobster, two of the dishes that will be offered. EPA
    Calotte of beef and butter poached Maine lobster, two of the dishes that will be offered. EPA
  • The dessert will include orange chiffon cake and roasted pears with citrus sauce, along with creme fraiche ice cream.
    The dessert will include orange chiffon cake and roasted pears with citrus sauce, along with creme fraiche ice cream.
  • Chef Cris Comerford and pastry chef Susie Morrison show the media what they will be dishing out. AP
    Chef Cris Comerford and pastry chef Susie Morrison show the media what they will be dishing out. AP
  • Chief Chef Cris Comerford is the first female, the first person of colour, the first Asian and the first Filipino to hold the position. AP
    Chief Chef Cris Comerford is the first female, the first person of colour, the first Asian and the first Filipino to hold the position. AP
  • Susie Morrison presents an orange chiffon cake for dessert. AP
    Susie Morrison presents an orange chiffon cake for dessert. AP
  • Calotte of beef. AP Photo
    Calotte of beef. AP Photo
  • White House Social Secretary Carlos Elizondo, addressing the media, is the first Hispanic to hold his position. AP
    White House Social Secretary Carlos Elizondo, addressing the media, is the first Hispanic to hold his position. AP
  • An intimate look at Thursday evening's table. AP
    An intimate look at Thursday evening's table. AP
  • An aide lights candles for a media preview for the State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. AP
    An aide lights candles for a media preview for the State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. AP
  • Butter poached Maine lobster, beef with shallot marmalade, American artisanal cheeses, and an orange chiffon cake for desert. AP
    Butter poached Maine lobster, beef with shallot marmalade, American artisanal cheeses, and an orange chiffon cake for desert. AP
  • All the wines to be served with dinner are from California. AP
    All the wines to be served with dinner are from California. AP
  • A table setting in the State Dining Room. AP
    A table setting in the State Dining Room. AP
  • Musician Jon Batiste is to perform at the State Dinner, highlighting long-standing ties between the US and France. AP
    Musician Jon Batiste is to perform at the State Dinner, highlighting long-standing ties between the US and France. AP