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Debrett’s – An Authority on Elite Society for Over 250 Years

Founded in London in 1769, Debrett’s is a national institution and leading authority on upper-class society. The company has produced Debrett’s Peerage & Baronetage, a comprehensive guide to the holders of British hereditary titles, at regular intervals for more than 250 years.

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The Aristocratic Origins of Afternoon Tea

It’s difficult to imagine a more elegant, quintessentially English custom than taking afternoon tea. This well-loved meal, which typically consists of finger sandwiches, scones, cakes or sweet pastries and tea, has famously been served in fine houses and hotels for over 150 years (using the best china and silverware, naturally). But did you know that afternoon tea owes its existence to an aristocratic lady who felt peckish before dinnertime?

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Exploring The Ritz – London’s Other Palace

A stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London residence, sits another breathtaking building where any monarch would surely feel at home. Historic and grand, The Ritz is a legendary hotel that dominates fashionable Piccadilly and overlooks Green Park, one of the city’s royal parks. Designed to reflect the opulence of the 18th-century French court, it never fails to impress. You could say The Ritz is a palace in all but name.

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