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Welcoming the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall
United Kingdom Dinner Preparations
The table settings in the State Dining Room for the White House dinner Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in honor of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.  Chosen by Mrs. Laura Bush, the centerpieces are sprays of white phaeleanopsis orchids displayed in vermeil vases and compliment the Clinton China and vermeil flatware. 
The table settings in the State Dining Room for the White House dinner Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in honor of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.  Chosen by Mrs. Laura Bush, the centerpieces are sprays of white phaeleanopsis orchids displayed in vermeil vases and compliment the Clinton China and vermeil flatware. 
 
White House photo by Shealah Craighead White House Executive Chef, Cristeta " Cris" Comerford, background-left in chef's hat, helps prepare trays of food, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the White House kitchen, in preparations for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
Specially designed food is seen, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the White House kitchen, in preparation for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. Specially designed dessert plates are seen, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the White House kitchen, in preparation for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
Specially designed table flower arrangements are seen, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the White House State Dining Room, in preparation for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. Dinner menu place cards are seen ready for placement, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 at the White House, in preparation for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
A White House table setting is seen, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the White House State Dining Room, in preparation for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. The tables are set and ready for guests, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the White House State Dining Room, in preparation for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
The table settings in the State Dining Room for the White House dinner Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in honor of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.  Chosen by Mrs. Laura Bush, the centerpieces are sprays of white phaeleanopsis orchids displayed in vermeil vases and compliment the Clinton China and vermeil flatware.  Last minute checks and adjustments are made on the table arrangements in the State Dining Room, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in preparations for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at the White House.
Last minute checks and adjustments are made on the table arrangements in the State Dining Room, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in preparations for the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at the White House. The Prince of Wales addresses guests, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the White House State Dining Room, at the official dinner for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.

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