For the royally obsessed debutante, nothing is more enviable than to be presented at court. But such a high honor comes with a steep price.

Doris Duke is one of 17 Americans to bow and curtsey to King George V and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. The court presentation is a high honor that will make Doris one of the most notable debutantes of her season. The unmarried Prince of Wales is also in attendance.

Other people and subjects include: Nanaline Duke, Buck Duke, Mrs. Charles Dawes, Elizabeth “Betty” Kent, Prince Albert “Bertie” – Duke of York, Prince David – Prince of Wales, Queen Charlotte’s Ball, London Season, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip – Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Margaret, Joseph Kennedy, end of debutantes at court, more recent rise of debutante balls, and debutantes & debutante balls in pop culture (Made in Chelsea, Downton Abbey, The Crown, & Bridgerton).

Extra Notes / Call to Action:
My recurring Waldorf-Astoria hotels webinar - Part 1 on Wednesday, June 16th and Part 2 Thursday, June 17th at 5:30pm EST / 2:30pm PST. New York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.com or the events section at https://asthemoneyburns.com.

Extra links:
British Pathe “Debutantes for the Court” (1930)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srlPMnVrkhs

Pathe 1958 newsreel “Last of the Debutante Presentation Parties” (1958)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYW8hMuxak0

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Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
Section 1 Music: A Nice Cup Of Tea by Sam Costa & Peter Yorke & His Orchestra, Album Tea Dance 1920s, 30s, 40s Vintage Tea Party
Section 2 Music: The Eyes Of The World by Louis Levy, Album The Great British Dance Bands
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End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands