Canadian crooner Michael Bublé got to chew the fat with Queen Elizabeth II after participating in the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England, circa 2009. The legend Meryl Streep, looking like a real-life angel,

Of course, when it comes to hosting, the royal family pulls out all the stops, and their guests of honor have already been treated to an elaborate welcome ceremony, as well as an official State Banquet, where black-tie style and luxury was on full display.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Britain on Tuesday at the start of a state visit as the two countries highlight their long friendship with conspicuous displays of military pomp,