MAY BALL 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
It was a glorious sunny evening as over 400 guests gathered beneath a stunning marquee on Richmond Green to enjoy a champagne reception which welcomed them to this year’s glamorous Richmond May Ball.
After a sumptuous dinner, a short film shed light on the work of Park Lane Stables RDA and My Life Films, the Ball’s chosen charities for 2024. Philippa George graced the stage captivating the audience with her eloquent and inspirational speech, culminating in a well-deserved standing ovation.
Rob Henderson, the former Irish and British Lions star, returned to lead the Live Auction again this year, raising over £30,000.
Following the thrill of auctions and the raffle, guests enjoyed a variety of entertainment including casino tables, cheese stations, cocktails, chocolate fountains, and Batak. Many danced to the tunes of the fantastic band Easy Tigers until it was time for carriages at 1 am. Remarkably, in just a few hours after the departure of all guests, the marquee morphed into a vibrant craft tent, ready for the festivities of the Richmond May Fair on Saturday.
This was the Richmond May Ball's 28th fundraising event and it was made possible by our generous sponsors and donors and the invaluable contribution and support of our guests, suppliers and advertisers.
The Ball raised over £100,000 to contribute to the charities' vital work.
