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Diplomatic Relations

Michael Buerk and Paul Ainsworth showcase food served at the grandest royal state banquets. Paul cooks up a dish inspired by the state visit of President Obama.

Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth in the kitchen wing of one of Britain's grandest stately homes. Together they showcase food served at the grandest royal state banquets, as well as dishes served at more informal meetings between the Queen and visiting world leaders. Paul cooks up a dish inspired by the state visit of President Obama and also prepares drop scones from a recipe that was sent by the Queen to President Eisenhower in the 1960s.

Historian Matt Green learns the art of laying up a banquet table from former royal butler Grant Harrold and discovers how to sit and how to chat without breaking any royal protocols.

29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Buerk
Participant Paul Ainsworth
Participant Matthew Green
Participant Grant Harold
Participant Anna Haugh
Participant Darren Mcgrady
Executive Producer Juliet Rice
Production Manager Euan McRae
Production Company Spun Gold TV
Producer Bella Lloyd
Editor Ricardo Clarkey

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