Who sat next to whom at Trump’s Windsor banquet – and what does it tell us?
by Daniel Boffey Chief reporter from US news | The Guardian on (#704E0)
US president was next to Princess of Wales while Rupert Murdoch had the ear of Starmer's chief of staff
Buckingham Palace has disclosed a wealth of detail about the state banquet at Windsor Castle hosted by the king for Donald Trump - from the 139 candles to the 1,452 pieces of cutlery, all lovingly polished by hand - but all that anyone really wants to know about is the seating plan.
In Windsor Castle's St George's Hall, the 50 metre-long table runs the length of the room, offering a tantalising indication of a pecking order among the 160 guests.
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