The Grand Opening Celebrations of The Peninsula London
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ENQUIRIESLiz Healey
Director of Brand Partnerships and Communications -
The Peninsula London
THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONS OF THE PENINSULA LONDON, BELGRAVIA
London’s most spectacular, new luxury hotel The Peninsula London was the setting for a magical Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, 18 June. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh joined luminaries from the fields of art, film and entertainment including Sophie Turner, Sabrina Elba, Billie Piper, Lady Helen Taylor, Pixie Geldof and many more. Over 2,500 guests from across the globe took over the hotel for an unforgettable night of entertainment and exceptional hospitality, accompanied by energetic Chinese Lion Dancing, music from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, a roster of nine live bands and renowned DJs, and a courtyard filled with gourmet food trucks and priceless vintage cars.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh honoured the occasion by unveiling a commemorative plaque, marking the culmination of this momentous project, which has been nearly 35 years in the making.
The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, along with the Kadoorie family welcomed guests including Amber Le Bon, Anthea Turner, Bettina Korek, Billie Piper, Conner Ives, Charli Howard, Clara Paget, Didi Stone, Francesca Hayward, Grace Carter, Kelly Hoppen, King Pavlov of Greece and Marie-Chantal Miller, Lady Helen Taylor, Lady Penny Mountbatten, Marcellino Sambe, Mark Francis, Natasha Ndlovu, Nick Hendrix, Jessica Ellerby, Oswald Boateng, Paul Forman, Pippa Vosper, Pixie Geldof, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alia Al Senussi, Sabrina Elba, Sophie Turner, Timothy Han.
In the words of Sir Michael Kadoorie, “It has taken 35 years to find the perfect location and bring this project to fruition. There has been a tremendous effort from all involved and it has clearly been worth the wait! Our dream of owning and operating a Peninsula Hotel in London has become a reality. It is our hope that The Peninsula London will become an icon in the city and be recognised by our guests as one of the finest hotels in the world.”
The Peninsula London, located at the corner of Hyde Park, officially opened its doors on 12 September 2023, receiving a warm reception from both British and international guests. Its rooftop restaurant, Brooklands by Claude Bosi, achieved the distinguished honour of gaining two Michelin stars within just four months of opening, further establishing The Peninsula London as a beacon of luxury and sophistication.
EVENT IMAGES
Guests in attendance were photographed by Getty photographer Dave Benett and Rowben Lantion.
Images selection available below.
Credit: Rowben Lantion & Dave Benett