The street was bedecked in union flag bunting with music played by the RAF Northolt brass quintet. The crockery has been donated by Emma Bridgewater, a pottery with strong royal connections. The food has been sourced from across the UK, including beef from Gloucestershire, which is being served in Yorkshire puddings, Scottish Loch Duart salmon, Northern Irish soda bread and ice cream from Wales. Guests tucked into dishes including coronation quiches, coronation chicken, sausage rolls and smoked salmon. Two long tables covered in white linen, with vases of tulips and mugs saying King Charles III, were set up in front of the famous black Number 10 door. Rishi Sunak hosting the Big Lunch in Downing Street (Frank Augstein/PA)Īlso present at the event were Mr Sunak’s two daughters and the family dog, Nova, who sported a union flag bandana. Mrs Biden, who wore a long white embroidered dress for the outside event, arrived wearing sunglasses and was met by Mr Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty. The Prime Minister and First Lady laughed and joked as they met, giving each other a kiss on both cheeks. The weather stayed dry as Mrs Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden arrived at the event shortly before 2pm. US First Lady Jill Biden has joined Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Downing Street for a lunch to mark the King’s coronation.
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