Australia state dinner: Lavish scenes at the White House as US President Joe Biden hosts ritzy state dinner for Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie have joined US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill for an elaborate state dinner.

Follow along with Daily Mail Australia’s coverage of the evening here.

350 VIP guests expected to attend Australian State Dinner in the US

Up to 350 guests are expected to attend a State Dinner held at the White House for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Guests have started filtering in as of 9am Thursday morning AEST.

Here is Alan Solomont, the former US Ambassador to Spain, and his author wife Susan.