The duke and duchess will travel to the US state of California for two days from 8 July, attending a black-tie Bafta reception and dinner in Los Angeles on 9 July.

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The Chamber sponsors a pre-dinner reception at the Marriott Wardman Park and then a "dessert extravaganza" after.

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The Academy began with a dinner reception on Sunday, January 7, during which participants were welcomed by remarks from Center President Frank J.

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Top donors last night got a private reception before the dinner.

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Jones said that at the CBC foundation's fundraiser two months ago, he saw the Salahis at the pre-dinner reception, and later in the evening was informed that the couple was seated at a table without tickets.

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After the joint press conference, the President will be hosted at a dinner and reception by the Prime Minister that night.

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