The Italian company and its London retailer HR Owen Sports Cars gave their joint support to the event.
In modern form, this is the first time the curious pomp of the Queen Charlotte's Ball has been seen in London in 12 years.
The Ball was founded over two hundred and fifty years ago by Queen Charlotte with the help of the debutantes of the time.
It was notionally to raise funds for mothers and babies through the hospital later called Queen Charlotte's Hospital.
However, back in the day it was also the traditional "coming out" ceremony, a chance for fathers to introduce their eligible daughters into landed society.
Durbar Court, the "Jewel of Whitehall", was the chosen venue for the 2009 event and the Debutantes arrived in chauffeur driven Maserati Quattroporte cars.
Dressed in stunning Pronovias white gowns and wearing diamonds and pearls by Mikimoto, they entered Durbar Court in a traditional procession.
There they were presented to HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia, HH Princess Olga Romanov and Their Graces The Duke and Duchess of Somerset.
Posted on 24.09.2009
