The Obamas’ State Dinner for then-French President Francois Hollande in 2014 brought a star-studded guest list that included Bradley Cooper, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephen Colbert and Elon Musk.

Nowadays, the term "state dinner" is used exclusively to refer to dinners hosted by the White House in honor of foreign heads of state when they visit the U.S. -- and they're huge diplomatic events.

It was announced this week that President Donald Trump is heading to Britain for a state dinner with King Charles in ...

Ronald Reagan’s first state dinner in 1981 was for Margaret Thatcher, a nod to the United States’ close ties with Britain and its conservative leader.

What is a state dinner, and why do we have them? State dinners are typically carried out in black-tie formal attire, with official speeches and toasts, elaborate food and notable celebrity guests.

A state dinner, which showcases power and influence, gives the president and first lady the chance to honor a world leader with their spouse, according to the White House Historical Association.

The White House hosted the first state dinner of the Biden Administration's on Thursday, where Hunter Biden was in attendance along with GOP leaders.

The state dinner can sometimes be a means of smoothing over hiccups among allies. Mr. Biden hosted President Emmanuel Macron of France for the first state visit of his administration, ...

King Charles is set to host the U.S. president and First Lady Melania Trump from Sept. 17-19, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on July 14. The reception will take place at Windsor Castle, ...

The Bushes made it a point to celebrate the intimate and formal while not appearing flashy. Their first official state dinner in 2001, in honor of Mexican President Vicente Fox, was held in the ...

What is a state dinner, what happens there and how does it help diplomatic relations? Learn the reasons and see a sneak peak of the menu for the U.S.'s state dinner with Kenya.