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High life

I think I just went to the greatest ball in history

Plus: What Paul Johnson (maybe) said to Simon Jenkins

5 July 2014

9:00 AM

5 July 2014

9:00 AM

To Fort Belvedere for a ball that most likely will discourage any more balls because of its brilliance and perfection. Galen and Hilary Weston, who lease the historic house that was once the playground of Edward VIII and the venue where he signed the Instrument of Abdication in front of his three brothers, are amazing hosts.

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