Patron of The Royal Versailles Ball
On 6th April 2022 The Royal Versailles Ball announced Dani Stephenson as Patron, a Guests of Honour and distinguished members of British society for the prestigious royal occasion. Dani stands alongside fellow Royal Patrons His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, His Imperial Highness Prince Jean Napoleon, His Grace Duke of Kent, His Grace Duke of Fife, The Right Honourable Lord Winston and British composer Debbie Wiseman OBE.
The Royal Versailles Ball is in celebration of the anniversary for Queen Victoria's visit to the Palace of Versailles at the invitation of Emperor Napoleon III in 1855 and the Resultant Cobden Chevalier Treaty, deemed the first modern international trade agreement. It is being hosted with the support of both the British and French governments and will be attended by individuals from 46 different countries and 28 royal families.
Notably, it was be the first official Royal Ball since the French Revolution, the first British white tie Ball ever to be held in the Palace of Versailles and the first time that anyone will have reeled at the Palace of Versailles since 1855.