King Muhammad V of Morocco
Muhammad V, King of Morocco, 1909-1961
Kings, Queens, Rulers, etc.
Visitors, Foreign - Morocco
Heads of State - Morocco
Capitol (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 08. Building 11.
King Muhammad V of Morocco in the Capitol. King Muhammad visited Colonial Williamsburg in 1957 as part of a regular state visit. Colonial Williamsburg President Carlisle Humelsine invited the King to luncheon at Christiana Campbell's Tavern, a favorite of George Washington. During the luncheon, the King accidentally placed a scoop of salt in his juice instead of sugar. This was due to the nature of 18th century table setting, which the tavern still followed. After taking a drink, the King spat out the juice, yelling that he had been poisoned. Royal guards and Secret Service members jumped to assist the King. The tense moment was alleviated when President Humelsine realized and explained what had happened.
Crane, John
1957-11
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King Zahir of Afghanistan
Visitors, Foreign - Afghanistan
Kings, Queens, Rulers, etc.
Heads of state - Afghanistan
Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, 1914-2007
King Zahir and Queen Humaira Begum of Afghanistan during their visit to Colonial Williamsburg in 1963. The 'Last King of Afghanistan' visited Colonial Williamsburg with his wife as part of a tour of the United States.
Toth, Steve
1963-09
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