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In recent memory, dignitaries have included US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Her Majesty is known to be a meticulous planner, running her eye over the smallest details to ensure festivities pass off smoothly. One important feature of any banquet is the seating plan – and for the Queen there is one cardinal rule that must be observed at all times.
A table must be set for either more or less than 13 people, but never just for 13.
Royal expert Paul Dampier explained that the reason for this was purely down to superstition.
He told Fabulous Digital: “The Queen won’t let 13 people sit down at a dinner table, not because she is superstitious but in case guests are.”
Although undeterred by “unlucky” numbers, the monarch does harbour the odd supernatural belief.
Mr Dampier added: “She does believe in ghosts and has several lucky charms in her handbag.”
Royal banquets are governed by a whole series of strict etiquette rules that guests need to observe.
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Royals are said to stay away from both because they can cause bad breath.
The Queen is expected to host President Joe Biden and leaders from the other G7 countries at the next official state banquet.
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