Showing posts with label debutante ball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label debutante ball. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Reflections on the Old and the New


"Diamonds, dance classes and dramas at the debutante ball: Behind-the-scenes at London's most prestigious society event"
"Queen Charlotte's Ball sees the daughters of some of society's most prestigious families make their social debut"
"The event was introduced by King George III in 1780 as a way to celebrate his wife’s birthday
Historically the event was to help the ladies find a suitable husband, but is now more of a social event"

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