Princess Beatrice and Edo Mapelli Mozzi attend Blenheim Ball

Published: 17:43 EST, 8 March 2024 | Updated: 17:46 EST, 8 March 2024

Society beauties and celebrities stepped out in their black tie finery for a ball at Blenheim Palace tonight – among them were Princess Beatrice and Edo Mapelli Mozzi.

The event was held at 18th-century Oxfordshire pile, with money raised going in aid of the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Among the royal couple, reality star and McVities heir Jamie Laing attended the high society event along with his wife Sophie Habboo.

They were joined by Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill, Naiara Bras, and many others.

The black tie event saw men don dark suits with bowties, meanwhile, the women sported fancy frocks.

They were joined by reality stars and married couple Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo (pictured L-R)

Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill was chic in her black trouser suit with modesty mesh panel and velvet heeled shoes

Among the elegant outfits were Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill in a black trouser suit, and Lily Lewis, in a gingham frock.

The organisers of the event promised as ‘unforgettable evening’, which started with your arrival at the Palace, before reaching the drinks reception.

At the reception, which took place in the Great Hall of the 18th-century Oxfordshire mansion, guests sipped sparkling wine from Kent’s Gusbourne Estate, whose bottles sell for up to £59 a pop.

Following drink, guests made their way into the Long Library for the evening.

There, they would enjoy a three-course meal and wine, as well as entertainment.

The entertainment included Sam Ryder taking to the stage for what looked like a racouus speech

According to the event details: ‘The enchanting long library is a stunning backdrop for an electric atmosphere with entertainment from MC Jamie Laing and expert auctioneer and Chairman of Sotheby’s, Lord Harry Dalmeny.

Sam Ryder attended the Blenheim Ball, where he was onstage giving what appeared to be a raucous speech

Naiara Bras (pictured) donned an elegant pleated maxi-skirt for the event

Meanwhile, Lily Lewis (pictured) was more daring, but still elegant, in gingham

Lady Harriet Dalmeny and Lord Harry Dalmeny posed for the camera as they attended the Blenheim Ball tonight

Olivia McCall was also among the guests at Blenheim, opting for a more daring frock featuring a feathered trim

Tara Agace and Jessie Fortune Ryan both opted for all-black as they made their way to the glamorous event

Meanwhile, Jamie Laing (pictured, left) whose wife Sophie wore a dramatic fishtail frock (pictured, centre), posed with Tom Couch

Francis Russel was dapper in a black suit with bow tie at the gala

Meanwhile, Rafic Said also followed the dress code in a tuxedo shirt and black suit

Reality star and confectionery heir Jamie Laing is snapped as he MCs the event at Blenheim Palace tonight

Edo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice (both pictured centre) were joined for a snap by Lord Edward Spencer Churchill (pictured, left) and Lexi Bowes-Lyon (pictured, right)

Maila Reeves stunned in her fuchsia frock which had a tulle skirt

Meanwhile, Kara Keble White jazzed up the elegant and simple shape of her dress by opting for bright pink

The decor at the Blenheim Ball in aid of Starlight was as glamorous as the guests, with impressive floral displays

GLAMOUR: Glitzy guests (pictured L-R:) Tom Couch, Sophie Cox and Josh Smith pose for the camera in the venue

‘With superb food served by celebrity chefs accompanied by some of the very best wines, we really hope that everyone lucky enough to be at the event, will make this another record-breaking year for Starlight, helping us to support every child in hospital to live every day fully even when they are sick.’

The funds raised from the event go towards the charity’s hospital play and distraction services and its programme of events and experiences for seriously ill children.

The event was organised by a committee of society movers and shakers including the Marchioness of Blandford and Thomas Van Straubenzee, a close friend of Prince William and Prince Harry.

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