But she tried, during the state banquet she gave to celebrate the King's safe return.
At a state banquet one evening, he asked what inspired my first interest in his country.
Two state banquets are here given in the king's honour, and he also has an interview with the pope.
The Irish government requested a performance from the brothers for a state banquet.
The gifts for the important guests were as at a state banquet.
By tradition, no women are allowed at a state banquet of this nature, except for entertainers.
Nicholas bathed and changed into full court dress for the state banquet.
The event which had been long in the planning for that particular evening was a state banquet to be followed by a grand ball.
The state banquet for the Ghanaian president is equally mesmerising.
After the ceremony came a public celebration with fireworks, and a grand state banquet for the court.