Former Foreign minister slams Hague's invite approval for King of Bahrain
Commenting on the news that the Foreign Office has approved the presence of the King of Bahrain at the Jubilee lunch, former Foreign and Commonwealth minister Denis MacShane has said "some diplomatic excuse could have been made" to avoid the King's attendance.
Sovereign dinner for monarchs of the world
Twice baked souffle, line caught sea bass and Duchy of Cornwall veg on the menu for monarchs at sovereign dinner at Buckingham Palace
Controversy over Queen's choice of guest at Jubilee
The Queen is holding a lunch for monarchs from around the world celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, but some of her guests are raising eyebrows
Royal row over Diamond Jubilee lunch
Queen Sophia of Spain will not be attending Friday's Diamond Jubilee lunch after being ordered by her government to reject the invite.